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Old 11-25-2009, 01:23 AM   #53 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Bicycle Bob View Post
Wingtip tanks are good for two reasons and bad for one. They work as an end plate, reducing induced drag, and they load the airframe closer to available lift. However, they reduce roll rate with their inertia.
Is the drag lower or higher than if you made the body thicker to accomodate the extra fuel?
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