delta wing
Americannoun
noun
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
Its originator, Dr. Alexander Martin Lippisch, 61, a top German airplane designer in World War II, was largely responsible for the delta wing and Nazi Germany's ME-163 rocket plane.
From Time Magazine Archive
Its nose was a sharp metal spike, and the leading edges of its delta wing curled downward a little, suggesting a cobra's hood.
From Time Magazine Archive
The five ships were sleek craft with a highly swept delta wing design.
From The Runaway Asteroid by Cooper, Michael D., [pseud.]
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