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convergent-divergent nozzle [2 records]

Record 1 2007-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

A nozzle in which supersonic velocities are attained; has a divergent portion downstream of the contracting section.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

[...] pour le vol supersonique, il est préférable d'utiliser une tuyère convergente-divergente. Étant donné les grands débits qui traversent le réacteur on est sonique au col de la tuyère et pour accélérer encore les gaz il est nécessaire d'avoir un divergent.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
OBS

Terms officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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