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Their usage is a balance between performance (thrust) and noise (i.e. a trade off). Mixers have been around since the 60's (the sooner you get the flow mixed the quieter the engine is). What's new is the use of them on the fan cowl. The chevrons increase drag but decrease noise. Noise is a major issue these days. Ecomodders have no use for "sawtooth edges".
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