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Which is more efficient - bullet shape or pure teardrop?

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Thunderchook

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So, what do the wind tunnel tests show?

Which is more aerodynamically perfect - a standard bull-shaped design (e.g. Winton Facet Opal) or an actual, pure teardrop shape which actually bulges at the front and then tapers towards the back?

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What do the experts say?

Thanks,

Thunderchook.
 
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