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Re:Launch HN: OutSail (YC W23) – Wingsails to reduce cargo s... by julosflb on Monday April 03, 2023 @04:15PM (#35430608)
What is the order of magnitude of the wind load generated on one single wing?
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Re:Launch HN: OutSail (YC W23) – Wingsails to reduce cargo s... by ArpanRau on Monday April 03, 2023 @04:22PM (#35430716)
10s of Kn . It's <10% the wingloading of a 747.
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