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Principles of Flighthard#582

A wing fence (chordwise fence) is used to:

A

Strengthen the wing structure

B

Prevent spanwise flow of the boundary layer on swept wings

Correct
C

Mount external stores

D

Reduce wing weight

Explanation

Wing fences are vertical plates on the upper wing surface that block spanwise boundary layer flow on swept wings, improving stall characteristics.

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