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K Gill · 07-17-2000, 08:35 PM

Why are the outer 1/3rd wing spans of Antonov Airliners/Cargo Planes canted downward. I can see where that would destabilize the aircraft to greatly increase its rate of roll, but for an airliner or cargo plane, is that really necessary...?

07-17-2000, 08:35 PM	#2
K Gill Earning My Wings Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 16	Why are the outer 1/3rd wing spans of Antonov Airliners/Cargo Planes canted downward. I can see where that would destabilize the aircraft to greatly increase its rate of roll, but for an airliner or cargo plane, is that really necessary...?