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aircraft winglet

aircraft winglet

An upward or angled extension at a wingtip that helps reduce drag associated with wingtip vortices.

All languages

English
aircraft winglet
Norwegian
vinglet
Japanese
航空機のウィングレット — こうくうきのうぃんぐれっと — kōkūki no winguretto
Korean
항공기 윙렛 — hanggonggi wingnet
Spanish
aleta de punta de ala
French
ailette de bout d'aile
German
Winglet

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