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Winglet

An upturned wingtip that reduces drag and saves fuel.

A winglet is the small, often near-vertical extension at the tip of an aircraft wing. By reducing the strength of the wingtip vortices that form as high-pressure air spills over the tip, winglets cut induced drag, which improves fuel efficiency and range — typically by a few percent. They come in several shapes, including blended winglets, sharklets, split scimitar designs, and raked wingtips.

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