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AIRPLANE CONFIGURATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Commercial Aviation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- combi airplane
1, record 1, English, combi%20airplane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Combi airplanes are dual-purpose passenger and freight planes that provide the opportunity for larger freight items to be transported in passenger planes. They can have different alternative configuration, as the upper airplane deck is split for passenger seating and cargo transport. 2, record 1, English, - combi%20airplane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "combination aircraft" or "combi aircraft." 3, record 1, English, - combi%20airplane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Aviation commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avion mixte
1, record 1, French, avion%20mixte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avion combi 2, record 1, French, avion%20combi
correct, masculine noun
- avion combiné 2, record 1, French, avion%20combin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «aéronef mixte» ou «aéronef combi». 3, record 1, French, - avion%20mixte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de aeronaves
- Aviación comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- avión mixto
1, record 1, Spanish, avi%C3%B3n%20mixto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- basic ultralight airplane
1, record 2, English, basic%20ultralight%20airplane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- basic ultra-light aeroplane 2, record 2, English, basic%20ultra%2Dlight%20aeroplane
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An [airplane] having no more than two seats, designed and manufactured to have a maximum takeoff weight not exceeding 544 kg and a stall speed in the landing configuration(Vso) of 39 kt [knots](45 mph) indicated airspeed, or less, at the maximum takeoff weight. 1, record 2, English, - basic%20ultralight%20airplane
Record 2, Key term(s)
- basic ultra-light airplane
- basic ultralight aeroplane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avion ultra-léger de base
1, record 2, French, avion%20ultra%2Dl%C3%A9ger%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avion ayant au plus deux places, qui est conçu et construit de façon à avoir une masse maximale au décollage d'au plus 544 kg et une vitesse de décrochage en configuration d'atterrissage (Vso) de 39 nœuds (45 mi/h) ou moins de vitesse indiquée à la masse maximale au décollage. 2, record 2, French, - avion%20ultra%2Dl%C3%A9ger%20de%20base
Record 2, Key term(s)
- avion ultraléger de base
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blended-wing-body project
1, record 3, English, blended%2Dwing%2Dbody%20project
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Blended-Wing-Body(BWB) concept represents a potential revolution in subsonic transport.... In this study, 800 passenger BWB and conventional airplanes were compared for a 7000 nautical mile design range. ADP-class engines were used with technology levels keyed for a 2015 entry into service(EIS). In every measure, the BWB was found to be superior to the conventional configuration. Key findings for the BWB include : TOGW 15% lower[;] OEW 12% lower [;] Fuel-Burn 28% lower [;] Thrust 27% lower [;] L/D 21% higher [;] DOC 13% lower [. ] The BWB advantage results from a double-deck cabin that extends spanwise as well as lengthwise providing structural and aerodynamic overlap with the wing. This reduces the total wetted area of the airplane and the deep stiff centerbody provides efficient structural wingspan. Relaxed static stability allows optimal span loading, and a trailing-edge high-lift system is not required. Further synergy may be realized through buried engines that ingest the centerbody's boundary layer and thus reduce the effective ram drag. 2, record 3, English, - blended%2Dwing%2Dbody%20project
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- projet BWB
1, record 3, French, projet%20BWB
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boeing en collaboration avec la NASA et trois universités américaines, a repris le projet BWB (Blended-Wing-Body) de McDonnell Douglas. 1, record 3, French, - projet%20BWB
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inboard configuration 1, record 4, English, inboard%20configuration
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inboard Configuration : Automatic operation in the inboard configuration closes the outside supply and overboard exhaust valves and opens the inboard supply and exhaust valves. Equipment cooling air is supplied from and exhausted into the pressurized part of the airplane. 2, record 4, English, - inboard%20configuration
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- configuration intérieure
1, record 4, French, configuration%20int%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 4, French, - configuration%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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