Nacelle Chines or Strakes are aerodynamic devices on aircraft engines that regulate airflow, preventing stall and increasing lift. They are found on nearly all jet airliners, including Airbus and ...

Ferrari’s solution was to convert the large apertures into collections of much smaller ones by dressing the holes with long, flowing strakes that extended into the doors and tapered off to a ...

VIV can usually be minimized with the careful selection and design of VIV suppression devices such as helical strakes and fairings. Helical Strakes Helical strakes are a popular choice for ...