A wing structure (301) has a first span portion (310) having a depth that reduces in a spanwise outward direction, and a second span portion (311) outboard of the first span portion (310) and having a substantially uniform spanwise depth (D3). The second span portion (311) may be non-tapered, and may optionally include parallel fore and aft spar portions (521, 522). In some embodiments the non-tapered portion (311) supports a movable wing tip device (302). A wing assembly (300) and an aircraft (1) are also disclosed.
Wing structures for supporting wing tip devices
2022-07-06
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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