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Old 03-26-2021, 10:27 AM   #23 (permalink)
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For a while John Roncz was designing sail/wings/turbine blades that would generate thrust in conditions typical sails cannot. I didn't understand the mechanisms then and still don't but I can see why those style airfoils could be used on vehicles if you accept the penalties for sub-optimal direction.
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