Why do some aircraft have curved wings?

➡️ The curved edge of the wing is called a winglet. They first appeared on serial passenger airliners at the end of the 20th century. Their shape can vary depending on the type of aircraft, but in any case, they are designed to save fuel.

During flight, the pressure under the wing is high, and above it is low. Air tends to move from under the wing to above it, creating vortices. These increase drag and reduce the aircraft's aerodynamics.

➡️ Installing winglets helps reduce vortices and optimize lift distribution. Aircraft designers based their design on Daniel Bernoulli's equation — a key principle of aerodynamics that allows calculating the optimal wing shape to improve flight efficiency. Without them, engines would have to work harder, consuming more fuel.

Nature confirms the effectiveness of this principle: a similar effect that improves maneuverability is observed in the wings of birds of prey — their tips curve upward during flight.

Other solutions are also used in aviation to help airplanes overcome gravity. If you want to learn more interesting facts, give us a reaction! 💙

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