Image: 737-NG winglet effect (simplified)
Description: A simplified representation of the effect of winglets installed on the wing of a Boeing 737 NG. Note that in practice: A more accurate depiction of lift-induced vorticity The lift-induced vortex is not only present at the wingtip; The winglet-equipped wing ought to be flown at a lower angle of attack to generate identical lift.
Title: 737-NG winglet effect (simplified)
Credit: Own work, re-using 737-NG rear view.svg
Author: Olivier Cleynen
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