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Problems of Transonic Flight and Advances in the Field

Written by: Maneth Perera Many commercial airliners generally go at speeds significantly below the speed of sound. Meanwhile, many fighter jets and other military craft fly at speeds significantly above the speed of sound. However, very few aircraft choose to go near the speed of

What is a Winglet and Why Should You Care?

Winglets are small upward-bending extensions located at the ends of commercial aircraft wings. These enhancements, which initially seemed insignificant, transformed modern aviation by boosting aerodynamic efficiency and decreasing fuel usage. These designs decrease induced drag, which are vortices created at the wingtip during flight, by