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U.S. Air Force Testing Drag-Reducing Feature on MC-130J
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U.S. Air Force Testing Drag-Reducing Feature on MC-130J
The U.S. Air Force is testing drag-reducing devices called “Finlets” on MC-130Js with the goal of improving the transport aircraft’s fuel efficiency and range. Officials at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida said the 3-D-printed Finlets, developed by Seattle-based Vortex Control Technologies, have been mounted on the aircraft’s rear door and on both sides of the tail fin and are being evaluated for their flight and air handling capabilities. Finlet…
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