Winglet

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006627",
  "term": "Winglet",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A small, upward-curving extension at the tip of an aircraft wing, designed to reduce drag by mitigating wingtip vortices. These devices improve aerodynamic efficiency, leading to reduced fuel consumption and increased range. Winglets are a common feature on modern commercial and business aircraft, contributing to overall operational economy.",
  "synonyms": [
    "sharklet"
  ],
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Winglet",
    "es": "winglet",
    "fr": "winglet"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/winglet/"
}