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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

To take its place, the company has decided on a stationary swept-back configuration that bears more than a passing resemblance to Lockheed's original "delta" wing design.

From Time Magazine Archive

The initial flight proved only that the boomerang-shaped delta wing can fly.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Gloster Javelin day & night fighter was another impressive delta wing.

From Time Magazine Archive

They were three bright silver, delta wing craft with no tails and no pilot's canopies.

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

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