New aeroplane wing tests a flying success

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Rigorous wind tunnel tests have shown that a new flexible deformable aircraft wing concept developed by EU-funded researchers can increase lift during take-off, achieve greater efficiencies in flight and reduce noise.

Date:

04/08/2016 - 10:34

Aeroplane wings capable of ‘intelligently’ changing shape in response to flying conditions could reduce drag and lead to significant reductions in fuel consumption and emissionsconsumption and emissions. A key challenge to date, however, has been reconciling sufficient wing adaptability with the need for structural strength and stiffness.

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SADE

Project:

Smart High Lift Devices for Next Generation Wings

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CORDIS

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http://www.sade-project.eu/