Developed with Nikon, the Riblator 9000 has proved the concept of laser direct-to-paint riblet application, 4Jet says.
Credit: 4Jet
To succeed, aircraft modifications that offer incremental improvements in efficiency must reach a point where the benefits outweigh the costs. That pivot point may be approaching for drag-reducing riblets. Inspired by sharkskin, the aerodynamic surface treatment reduces skin friction drag, the...
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