The purpose of flaps and slats on an aircraft's wings include ¹ ²:
- *Slowing down*: Flaps are used to increase the drag of the aircraft, allowing the plane to slow down.
- *Landing*: Flaps are used to increase the lift of the aircraft during landing, allowing the plane to land in a shorter distance.
- *Takeoff*: Flaps are used to increase the lift of the aircraft during takeoff, allowing the plane to take off in a shorter distance.
- *Slats*: Slats are used to increase the lift of the aircraft during low-speed flight, allowing the plane to fly at a slower speed.
- *Increasing lift*: Slats and flaps are used to increase the lift of the aircraft, allowing the plane to fly at a slower speed.
- *Reducing stall speed*: Slats and flaps are used to reduce the stall speed of the aircraft, allowing the plane to fly at a slower speed without stalling.
- *Improving maneuverability*: Slats and flaps are used to improve the maneuverability of the aircraft, allowing the plane to make tighter turns and climb more quickly.
- *Reducing drag*: Slats and flaps are used to reduce the drag of the aircraft, allowing the plane to fly more efficiently and use less fuel.