USAF Testing New Winglets, Finlets, Sharkskin To Reduce Fuel Burden
Microvanes installed on a C-17 to reduce drag and fuel burn.
Credit: U.S. Air Force
GRAPEVINE, Texas—The U.S. Air Force is flight testing a series of new modifications to its mobility fleet that would individually reduce fuel consumption in small amounts, with the goal of bringing the updates together to save money and increase the range of its aircraft. The service’s Operational...
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