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[-] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

What's the deal with the front wing?

[-] AlotOfReading@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

There's probably a bunch of reasons for the multi wing design, but the big one is going to be improving lift/carrying capacity without increasing the width.

The most efficient wings for low speeds are glider wings: as long and thin as possible. That makes them inconvenient to pack and folding joints are weak points. The second wing adds lift, but also problems: it's less efficient than a single wing of the combined length would be and the front wing makes the rear wing less efficient. The winglet improves the situation somewhat. Facing downward also improves maneuverability.

[-] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world -2 points 8 months ago

Thanks. How does this shape compare with the Iranian Shahed drones?

Is two seperate wings more efficient than a full v shape body?

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