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LEVRE ENTREE AIR [2 records]

Record 1 1982-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

While ground clearance at the inlet lip is only 74 cm (29 in), Boeing is at pains to point out that the ratio between ground-to-lip clearance and inlet diameter is 0.5, which is similar to that applying to the A300 and the wing engines on the DC-10.

Key term(s)
  • air inlet lip

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

La garde au sol à la lèvre d'entrée d'air n'est que de 74 cm, mais Boeing s'évertue à souligner que le rapport garde au sol - diamètre d'entrée du rédacteur est de 0.5, c'est-à-dire analogue à celui de l'A300 et du DC-10 (pour les moteurs d'aile).

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The only aerodynamic modifications of the Mirage 2000 are the thinning of the lower segment of the intake lips, the addition of a wing-root extension to smooth airflow immediately aft of the wing, and the reduction in height and aspect ratio of the fin, without changing its area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

Les seules modifications aérodynamiques qui ont été apportées au Mirage 2000 dans le but d'améliorer les performances en vol supersonique, sont un amincissement de la lèvre inférieure de l'entrée d'air, l'installation d'un karman de voilure pour améliorer l'écoulement de l'air juste en arrière de l'aile, et une diminution de la hauteur et de la finesse de la dérive.

Spanish

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