Question

Wingtip vortices will cover an area approximately _____________ wide and ______________ high. They will be strongest when the generating aircraft is ____________, ___________, and ____________. 15

Answer 1

Wingtip vortices have an approximate width and height of 15 and 8 rotor diameters respectively. They are strongest when the generating aircraft is heavy, slow, and clean.

Step-by-step explanation:

Wingtip vortices will cover an area approximately 15 rotor diameters wide and 8 rotor diameters high. They will be strongest when the generating aircraft is heavy, slow, and clean. When an aircraft is heavy, it creates more lift, which results in stronger vortices. When an aircraft is slow, the vortices have more time to develop, and when it is clean (without any protrusions), the vortices are less disturbed.