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2nd March 2016
Wing Sail & Foils - America's Cup Yacht Ready for Take Off
The wingsail on ORACLE TEAM USA’s racing yachts and the wings on airplanes operate in similar fashion. As Ian “Fresh” Burns explains, a significant amount of force is generated to propel the boat faster or lift a plane off the ground.
And, the team is utilising the aerodynamic know-how of Airbus to help achieve optimum performance on the water.
Who needs an engine, these days?
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