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October 22nd 12, 02:11 PM
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Glider Wings on a 747?
I was asked last night "Why don't commercial airliners (747, A380,
etc) have 'super wings' like gliders?" I mumbled something semi- coherent but didn't really know the correct answer. So, would high aspect ratio and highly efficient glider-like wings enhance fuel economy for all airplanes? What are the engineering tradeoffs for wing design between a hulking airliner and a slim/trim glider? Sign me "I ain't no AeroE". Thanks, John 
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