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Old 12th September 2003 | 10:20
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zerozero
 
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Cool I don't have all the answers

But I can (hopefully) steer you in the right direction.

The 757 has a super-critical wing. It doesn't work very well at slow airspeeds, thus requires a greater AoA than similiar airplanes. Hence, really mean wake turbulence.

Try a search on super critical wings and I'm sure you'll have your answers and more!

Peace.
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