Vortex generator — A vortex generator is an aerodynamic surface, consisting of a small vane that creates a vortex.Peppler, I.L.: From The Ground Up , page 23. Aviation Publishers Co. Limited, Ottawa Ontario, Twenty Seventh Revised Edition, 1996. ISBN 09690054 9 0]… … Wikipedia
airplane — /air playn /, n. 1. a heavier than air aircraft kept aloft by the upward thrust exerted by the passing air on its fixed wings and driven by propellers, jet propulsion, etc. 2. any similar heavier than air aircraft, as a glider or helicopter. Also … Universalium
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aerospace engineering — aerospace engineer. the branch of engineering that deals with the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft and related systems (aeronautical engineering) and of spacecraft, missiles, rocket propulsion systems, and other equipment… … Universalium
F-4 Phantom II — Infobox Aircraft name=F 4 Phantom II type=Fighter bomber national origin = United States manufacturer= McDonnell Aircraft/ McDonnell Douglas caption=F 4E from 347th TFW dropping convert|500|lb|abbr=on Mark 82 bombs designer= first flight=27 May… … Wikipedia
military aircraft — Introduction any type of aircraft that has been adapted for military use. Aircraft have been a fundamental part of military power since the mid 20th century. Generally speaking, all military aircraft fall into one of the following… … Universalium
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II — F 4 redirects here. For other uses, see F4 (disambiguation). F 4 Phantom II An F 4B Phantom II of Marine fighter attack squadron VMFA 314, the Black … Wikipedia
Supersonic transport — The Concorde supersonic transport had an ogival delta wing, a slender fuselage and four underslung Rolls Royce/Snecma Olympus 593 engines. A supersonic transport (SST) is a civilian supersonic aircraft designed to transport passengers at speeds… … Wikipedia
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Helicopter — For other uses, see Helicopter (disambiguation). Helicopter An LAPD Bell 206 … Wikipedia