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Record 1 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

A transmission gear which transmits to the driven shaft a speed less than engine speed or less than the speed provided by the normal gear set

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
DEF

Système de transmission qui assure une réduction de vitesse avec une augmentation de force.

Spanish

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