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Old 09-25-2013 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer
Not really new technology; just new to airliners.

F-16s have had this since day one (good system).
What they're talking about is a wing that changes shape, not just a computer system that schedules the LE and TE flaps.

http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.as...9-b3419e5f166b

Pretty neat stuff, like bird feathers.
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