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Old 12-11-2007 | 01:39 PM
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JCINTEXAS
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Default RE: Wing tip shape?

Randy,
This may not be an option on your plane,
but take a close look at the wingtip of the F-14 Tomcat,
It's "raked" so that the wing's trailing edge is slightly
longer than the leading edge. The tip is a slightly arced
line from LE to TE. This shape results in the lowest drag
at subsonic speeds. I agree with Sean, "Of the three, the red"
should be the fastest.
Regards
JC
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