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Edgar
 
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Capt. NealŪ wrote in message
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What they have is sails not suited to the task at hand which task is

breaking speed
records. To go faster they need higher aspect ratio sails with a more

rounded top to
reduce drag caused by the tip vortex those flat-topped sails create.

CN


How do you explain why a glider (no engine, slow speed)
has wings with much higher aspect ratio than a jet fighter...?