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Re: C-17 Globemaster III project

Postby OVERLORD_CHRIS » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:27 am

Does anyone know what the vortices are used for on the tip of the wing?
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Re: C-17 Globemaster III project

Postby Tom... » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:40 am

The vortices are not used for anything AFAIK because they are only generated under certain aerodynamic conditions

you can trust wikipedia on this one ;D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingtip_vortices

unless you were thinking Winglets

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wingtip_device
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Re: C-17 Globemaster III project

Postby C » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:45 am

The vortices are not used for anything AFAIK because they are only generated under certain aerodynamic conditions


Slightly off topic, but certain aeroplane have vortex generators purely for the creation of them... ;)
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