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WingsThe Concorde's wings are thin and swept back at an angle. Thin wings reduce drag and help delay the formation of shock waves. But wings can be made only so thin. The angling back of the wings, which further reduces drag, makes them act as if they are thinner in the airstream. Modified Delta Wing Future Trip | Next Generation | Anatomy of the Concorde Teacher's Guide | Resources | Transcript | Supersonic Spies Home Editor's Picks | Previous Sites | Join Us/E-mail | TV/Web Schedule About NOVA | Teachers | Site Map | Shop | Jobs | Search | To print PBS Online | NOVA Online | WGBH © | Updated November 2000 |