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DIAMOND WING [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
DEF

A wing that in planform somewhat resembles a diamond or lozenge, but usually not symmetrical fore and aft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
CONT

L'aile trapézoïdale ou aile en diamant est une configuration d'aile de haute performances. Cette aile est caractérisée par un faible allongement et un angle de flèche total faible. En effet, le bord d'attaque présente une flèche positive alors que le bord de fuite en présente une négative.

Spanish

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