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That looks very futuristic, but also seems like it would have much higher surface area—perhaps not ideal for airlines' bottom lines.
by rpmisms 5y ago
That looks very futuristic, but also seems like it would have much higher surface area—perhaps not ideal for airlines' bottom lines.
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- ncmncm 5y agoSurface area seems to cost weight and, potentially, drag. But that is all figured into the expected lower cost of operation. So, there is no need to speculate: it is better.
- rpmisms 5y agoI can think of a dozen other reasons why this might not be a correct choice. No need to dismiss me out of hand with "they did the math". Of course the math is in their favor: they want to sell this.
- ncmncm 5y agoYet, they built and tested something, over years. That direct experience is worth more than any amount of speculation.