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delta wing

American

noun

a triangularly shaped surface that serves as both wing and horizontal stabilizer of a space vehicle and some supersonic aircraft.

delta wing British

noun

a triangular sweptback aircraft wing

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Etymology

Origin of delta wing

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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Morien Morgan's contribution was vital in securing the plane's eventual swept back delta wing design, tailless fuselage and distinctive droop nose for greater visibility during take-off and landing.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2023

Biggest drawback to delta wing planes is their performance at low speeds.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bratt has placed a canard�a nose wing with adjustable flaps�in front of the Viggen's main delta wing.

From Time Magazine Archive

Engineer Louis W. Schultz, whose 11-in.-long delta wing, made of graph paper, flew 58 ft.

From Time Magazine Archive

Since the colonels had mentioned delta wing aircraft, and both the Air Force and the Navy had a few of this type, we double-checked.

From The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Ruppelt, Edward J.

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