Variable-Geometry Wing

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• Variable-sweep wing — A Variable sweep wing is an aeroplane wing that may be swept back and then returned to its original position during flight. It allows the aircraft s planform to be modified in flight, and is therefore an example of variable geometry.Typically, a… …   Wikipedia

• Variable geometry — may refer to: * Various different ways to alter the shape of an aircraft s wings in flight in order to alter their aerodynamic properties: Variable sweep wings or swing wings , variable camber wings, variable incidence wings, and Oblique wings. * …   Wikipedia

• variable-geometry aeroplane — noun An aeroplane of varying wing, swept back for flight, but at right angles for take off and landing, so removing the need for long runways and high landing speeds • • • Main Entry: ↑variable …   Useful english dictionary

• variable-geometry — adjective denoting a swing wing aircraft …   English new terms dictionary

• variable geometry — /vɛəriəbəl dʒiˈɒmətri/ (say vairreeuhbuhl jee omuhtree) noun the principle upon which swing wing aircraft are designed …  

• Wing configuration — For aircraft configurations in general, including fuselage, tail and powerplant configuration, see Aircraft. For rotary winged aircraft types, see Rotorcraft. For direct lift and compound or hybrid types, see Powered lift. Fixed wing aircraft,… …   Wikipedia

• variable-sweep — vaˈriable sweepˈ adjective (of an aircraft wing) of which the sweep back may be varied, as on a variable geometry aeroplane • • • Main Entry: ↑variable …   Useful english dictionary

• Oblique wing — on a NASA AD 1 An oblique wing (also called a slew wing) is a variable geometry wing concept. On an aircraft so equipped, the wing is designed to rotate on center pivot, so that one tip is swept forward while the opposite tip is swept aft. By… …   Wikipedia

• Swept wing — A swept wing is a wing planform common on high speed aircraft, with the wing swept back instead of being set at right angles to the fuselage. This is a useful drag reducing measure for aircraft flying just below the speed of sound. Forward sweep… …   Wikipedia

• fixed-wing aircraft — An airplane or glider whose wing is rigidly attached to the structure, or is otherwise adjustable. The term is used to refer to monoplanes, biplanes, triplanes, and, in fact, all conventional aircraft that are neither balloons, airships,… …   Aviation dictionary

• forward wing — A forward lifting surface of a canard configuration or a tandem wing configuration airplane. The surface may be a fixed, movable, or variable geometry surface, with or without a control surface …   Aviation dictionary