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It is to cut the flow of air around the plane. That is to reduce the drag caused by air. Triangular wings are more aerodynamic than any other shape.
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Triangular shaped wings are better for supersonic flight. You will hardly see a slow aircraft or an older prop aircraft with triangular wings. The USAF F-102, F106 and the Swedish Viggen and many other fighter jets had triangular wings. The XB-70 Bomber and the Concorde also have triangular wings.
The disadvantage is that they do not fly good at slow speeds. As they pitch up to increase the angle of attack and get more lift, the shape of the wing will stall. These jets have to land faster than other fighter jets that have wings of other design shapes.
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