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= Vortex lift
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Vortex lift is a phenomenon in aerodynamics, particularly relevant in the context of aircraft wing performance. It refers to the enhanced lift produced by the vortices formed at the leading edges of a wing or airfoil, especially at high angles of attack. When an aircraft wing is at a high angle of attack, the airflow separates from the wing's upper surface, creating a rotating flow of air known as a vortex.