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DEMI VOILURE PIVOTANTE [1 record]

Record 1 2009-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
DEF

A wing designed to swivel up and down, thus making it possible for an airplane to take off and land vertically.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
CONT

Avion STVOL [Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing] à aile basculante.

OBS

La voilure désigne l'ensemble des ailes. Chaque aile prise individuellement est appelée demi-voilure.

Key term(s)
  • demi voilure basculante
  • demi voilure pivotante

Spanish

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