The vortex generators and the shape is that way to energize the flow over the sidepods and prevent separation. The sidepods do influence flow over the diffuser, but they won't act to create vortices specifically to seal the edges. That could only be done by Red Bull with the aid of the exhaust gases.flmkane wrote: ↑11 May 2018, 00:16Pardon me if I'm way wrong. Fluid dynamics is not my forte.
However, the sidepod shape looks like those coanda exhaust Red Bulls from 2012 and 2013.
Plus the vortex generators seem to be directing a big vortex down the sidepod to the edge of the diffuser.
Can a more educated person confirm or deny my suspicions?