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GOUVERNE CANARD [2 records]

Record 1 2000-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

Generally in an aerodynamic vehicle, a system wherein horizontal surfaces used for trim and control are forward of the main lifting surfaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

The effectiveness of Russian fighters currently benefits from infared search and track sets linked to laser rangefinders and from two advanced air-to-air missiles: the short range R-73 AA-11 and the medium range R-27 AA-10 are both produced by Vympel. The R-73 employs a combination of canard controls and thrust vectoring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
CONT

Le système de pilotage du R-73 est hybride, à la fois aérodynamique, gouverne canard,et dynamique orientation du vecteur poussée.

Spanish

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