Glossaire
Aéronefs et ingénierie
Aileron (Winglet)
Définition
A vertical or angled extension at the tip of an aircraft wing that reduces drag
Termes associés
Matériaux composites (Composite Materials)
Advanced lightweight materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass) used in modern aircraft construction
Cellule (fuselage) (Fuselage)
The main body structure of an aircraft that holds crew, passengers, and cargo
Turbulences de sillage (Wake Turbulence)
Air disturbance caused by an aircraft's wingtip vortices, hazardous to following aircraft
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Masse maximale au décollage (MTOW: Maximum Takeoff Weight)
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Pressurisation (Pressurization)
Portée (avion) (Range (Aircraft))
Jet régional (RJ: Regional Jet)
Plafond de service (Service Ceiling)
Vitesse de décrochage (Vs: Stall Speed)
Système d'évitement des collisions routières (TCAS: Traffic Collision Avoidance System)
Moteur à double flux (Turbofan Engine)
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