Mr Spaceman From Canada, joined Mar 2001, 2782 posts, RR: 15 Posted (11 years 11 months 1 week 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 1162 times:
Hi guys. I know what a winglet is, and thanks to this forum, a few months ago I learned about Raked wingtips. (I couldn't find a pic of a "raked" wingtip).
Can someone please tell me if there is a name for the aerodynamic feature that's on the wingtips of an Airbus A320 and other Airbuses?
Also, does it's different shape mean it provides different benefits then a winglet?
To me, it looks like half of a Flight Feather you'd find on a dart. It looks Cool!
Dc10hound From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 463 posts, RR: 6 Reply 3, posted (11 years 11 months 1 week 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 1070 times:
On the A300, this item is called the Wing "Fence" or Wing-Tip "Fence". The MM states it's purpose is to reduce drag.
I guess you can call it a Winglet if you wish. I don't think anyone would mind.
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MightyFalcon From Oman, joined Jun 2001, 384 posts, RR: 10 Reply 4, posted (11 years 11 months 1 week 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 1044 times:
Hi Mr Spaceman,
What you have on A300s, A310s and the A318/319/320/321s is called "Wing Tip Fence" and has a different size and shape than the "Winglet" you have on A330s, A340s, B744s (exept B747-400D).
The goal is the same for both: destroying the vortex created at the wing-tip and thus, reduce drag. Therefore, it reduces the fuel consumption.
Why a different shape? Sorry, no idea. If you look at the MD11, you'll get another shape too though the goal is the same again.
Mr Spaceman From Canada, joined Mar 2001, 2782 posts, RR: 15 Reply 5, posted (11 years 11 months 1 week 23 hours ago) and read 1023 times:
Hello Gentlemen.
Thanks a lot for that info MightyFalcon & Dc10hound. I know that it was a simple question (no heavy duty technical stuff), however I've often wondered about those wingtips...and now I know their name. It's much appreciated.
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