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== Powering the wing ==

The main problem with the circulation control wing is the need for high energy air to be blown over the wing's surface. Such air is often taken from the engine; however, this drastically reduces engine power production and consequently defies the purpose of the wing. Other options are taking the exhaust gases (which must first be cooled) or using multiple, lightweight gas generators, which are separate from the main aircraft engines.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sae.org/technical/papers/2005-01-3192 |title=Circulation Control Wing |accessdate=2007-12-15}}</ref>

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