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FIXED-WING [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

Relating to aircraft that derive lift from the motion of air over aerodynamically designed surfaces that are rigidly and permanently attached to the fuselage.

OBS

fixed-wing; FW: designations standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • fixed wing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

à voilure fixe; FW : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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