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Old 12-14-2007 | 12:46 AM
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Default RE: Wing tip shape?

I would think that the second one would have the least about of drag at 180mph. Although I wonder about the winglet type of shape might be a more interesting route to pursue in the long run for high speed or drag reduction. One of the guys in the high speed forum has built a high speed airplane with winglets that looks very interesting. I wonder if you were to go with a very thin tapered airfoil if that might work.