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Old 09-04-2003 | 12:54 AM
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Default L.E. flaps-do they work?
I understand the difference very clearly. Here are some examples for you:

Slots (on leading edge of stabilator)

McDonnel Douglas F-4E

Slats

North American F-100

L. E. Flaps

McDonnell Douglas F-4

In contrast the McDonnell Douglas F-15 has a fixed leading edge because of the type of airfoil used for the wing. The McDonnell Douglas F-18 also has a fixed leading edge because the fuselage is a part of the wing as is the SU 29.
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