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May 14th 07, 06:13 PM
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Tubercles lower stalling airspeed?
This article: http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/213475
claims that the tuburcles on the leading edge of whale fins actually improve efficiency in fluid by lowering stall speed. I expect someone here might have a good sense if this has any likelihood of working. 
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