Article 191N8 How the Small Winglets at the End of Airplane Wings Help Reduce Drag and Save on Fuel Costs

How the Small Winglets at the End of Airplane Wings Help Reduce Drag and Save on Fuel Costs

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Glen Tickle
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In an episode of SciShow Quick Questions host Hank Green explains what winglets are and how they help reduce drag and save airlines money on fuel cost.

Have you ever wondered what those things are on airplane wings? You know, those little angled bits of metal? Watch to learn what they are and how they're used!

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