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Old 06-12-2008 | 08:27 AM
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Default RE: Discussion - Wing Shapes and differences

You've actually got 3 pictured that you will see used in real life. Let's talk about those 3.

BTW, all those wings have a dihedral layout that would be seen on sailplanes. None would be the first choice for other type airplanes. And like I said, two wouldn't be used, even on sailplanes.

Wings 1, 4, and 5 would all be possible choices for floater sailplanes. Why floaters? Because other types don't usually have dihedral breaks halfway out the span. And truth is, most often you'll see wings with half-span dihedral breaks also have center dihedral as well.

Wing 1's planform is often found on models where the primary consideration is ease of building.

Planform #4 isn't used much on today's designs.

#5 has become quite fashionable, and just might have only that going for it compared to #4.

Speed? Not really important to the usual application. So what do YOU want? What are you designing?