Images: Boeing introduces new dual tip winglets. A throwback to the MD-11?

May 3, 2012 Comments Off on Images: Boeing introduces new dual tip winglets. A throwback to the MD-11? 351 Views

US airframer Boeing unveiled a new dual winglet design concept for the 737 MAX.

The new Advanced Technology winglet is expected to provide an additional 1.5% fuel-burn improvement, on top of the 10-12 percent improvement already offered on the new-engine variant. Compared to today’s wingtip technology, which provides up to a 4 percent fuel-burn advantage at long ranges, the Advanced Technology winglet provides a total fuel-burn improvement of up to 5.5 percent on the same long routes.

Boeing 737 MAX Dual Winglet Design

In a way the new winglet design reminds one of the venerable McDonnell Douglas MD-11 which is now owned by Boeing.

FedEx MD-11F Wingtip with Logo

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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