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Old 21st Jun 2017, 17:45
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FlightDetent

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My aerodynamics / aircraft structure notes advise that additional wingtip extention OF THE SAME LENGTH as a winglet - endplate.
- has better efficiency
- is structurally lighter
- is more economical to design.

So option 1 always, as long as the resulting wingspan is not a problem. Oh, save from this little flutter thing.

787 wingspan = 60 m
350 wingspan = 65 m

Looking at both, still, the distinction that one is a straight wing and other a winglet is not that obvious to make.
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