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    Low-drag aircraft coatings and surface textures

    AeroSHARK (also referred to as Novaflex) is a skin surface finish for aircraft, intended to reduce drag. Developed by Lufthansa Technik and plastic films manufacturer BASF, it is inspired by the microstructure of marine shark's skin. Its texture comprises masses of tiny riblets, measuring 50...
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