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Old 6th May 2012 | 21:23
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WindSheer
 
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Boeing 737 Open Wheel Well

Good evening,

Does anyone have any insight into the differences between open wheel wells (737) and closed wheel wells (most commercial jets).

I would guess there is a very slight drag penalty for the open well, but is this offset by the reduction of weight in not carrying well doors?

I have always ben intrigued as to why some, and in particular the 737 have the wheels exposed during cruise.

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