737-800 Winglets
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From: kinmel bay
737-800 Winglets
Have just flown on a ZS registered Excel 737-8 with winglets and just wondered if these aircraft had any different flying characteristics?Thanks in advance for any replies.
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Slightly lower crosswind limit (our company), 6%* fuel saving in the cruise, but 400 kg* weight penalty. No noticeable handling differences according to those who have flown the -800s before and after the winglets were fitted.
Hope this is interesting.
[* - figures from memory, might not be accurate]
Hope this is interesting.
[* - figures from memory, might not be accurate]
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Full tech details avail at www.b737.org.uk/winglets.htm
