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Old 09-27-2002 | 01:18 AM
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Johng
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Default slats

One thing about slats or leading edge flaps(no gap) on highly swept or delta wings is that they also decrease drag significantly at high angles of attack. So using them at takeoff would be a good thing.

They actually aren't known for increasing max lift dramatically, but for allowing a higher angle of attack.

- Still thinking about putting them on a Y/A A-4.