An aircraft with wing tip devices, for example, folding wing tips, is disclosed. The folding wing tip may have a flight configuration for use during flight, and a ground configuration for use in ground-based operations. The ground configuration creates a shorter wing span than when the aircraft is in the flight configuration. A hinge arrangement protrudes beyond an outer surface of the fixed wing and wing tip device. In order to reduce the aerodynamic effect of the protruding hinge a fairing may be provided. In the flight configuration the fairing comprises a rear portion with a concave surface, such that the fairing acts as a lift-generating surface when the aircraft is in flight.
FAIRING FOR FOLDING WING TIP
VERKLEIDUNG FÜR ANKLAPPBARE FLÜGELSPITZE
CARÉNAGE POUR BOUT D'AILE REPLIABLE
2023-05-24
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge |