It’s an older article, but the point stands!

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[–] 11 points 3 years ago

wind you are going fast enough the wind turbine on the top provides limitless electricity to power the plane forward

You're arguing for a perpetual motion engine, which doesn't exist. That energy has to come from somewhere, and it's increased drag. The aircraft are designed with a smooth, sleek, efficient body. A wind turbine is the opposite.

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