sweepback

ˈswiːpbæk
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Translation of sweepback into German

Noun

1.

wing design

TECH.
rearward angle of a wing's leading edge
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Pfeilung
  • The jet's sweepback improves its speed and efficiency.Die Pfeilung des Jets verbessert seine Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz.
2.

aircraft design

TECH.
rearward inclination of an aircraft component
TECH.
Pfeilung
  • The sweepback of the fin enhances stability.Die Pfeilung des Leitwerks erhöht die Stabilität.
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  • sweepback: rearward angle of a wing's leading edge
    (wing design) Pfeilung
  • sweepback: rearward inclination of an aircraft component
    (aircraft design) Pfeilung

Synonyms and analogies of sweepback in English

n.inclinationslanttiltMore synonyms

Examples of sweepback in a sentence

  • Sweepback is crucial for modern aircraft design.
  • The aircraft's sweepback design reduces drag.
  • Engineers tested the effects of sweepback on performance.

Translations of "sweepback" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Pfeilung

Effects of sweepback on critical Mach number.

Auswirkungen der Pfeilung auf die kritische Machzahl.

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sweepback: Examples and translations in context

Wing according to one of the claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the winglets have a sweepback to the incident flow (v) like the main part (1) corresponding to the same Mach number.

Flügel nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass die Flügelchen eine der gleichen Machzahl entsprechende Pfeilung zur Anströmung (v) haben wie der Hauptteil (1).

Its clearly defined form with the typical Porsche sweepback gives the headwind an explicit direction and a clear purpose: to produce optimum tyre contact pressure.

Seine klar definierte Form mit der Porsche typischen Pfeilung gibt dem Fahrtwind eine eindeutige Richtung vor und es gibt ihm eine klare Aufgabe: optimalen Anpressdruck zu erzeugen.

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