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Old 23rd November 2012 | 13:32
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Avionker
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As I understand it a slot is a fixed device and a slat is retractable. Therefore you get the advantage of a slot at low speed, without the drag penalty at higher speeds.

A "fixed" slat is in fact a slot.
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