Textron Inc.
Split winglet

Abstract:

A split winglet has a leading airfoil (LA) comprising a LA leading edge, a LA trailing edge, a LA upper surface, and a LA lower surface. The split winglet also has a trailing airfoil (TA) comprising a TA leading edge, a TA trailing edge, a TA upper surface, and a TA lower surface. The split winglet further has a base connected to each of the LA and the TA, the base being configured for connection to a tip of a main airfoil.