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YANKEE SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A trade name for a particular form of assisted escape system in which the aircrew member is extracted from the aircraft by traction of a rocket on the risers of the parachute harness.

Key term(s)
  • yankee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Un nom commercial pour un type particulier de système d'évacuation assistée du bord d'un avion : le membre d'équipage est extrait de l'avion par la traction exercée par une fusée sur le harnais de parachute.

Key term(s)
  • yankee
  • système d'évacuation assistée

Spanish

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