In case you’ve ever wondered, here’s why passenger aircraft wings curve upward at the tips. (They reduce drag and save around 6% on fuel.)
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In case you’ve ever wondered, here’s why passenger aircraft wings curve upward at the tips. (They reduce drag and save around 6% on fuel.)