variable-geometry

British

adjective

denoting an aircraft in which the wings are hinged to give the variable aspect ratio colloquially known as a swing-wing

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The parts of this orchestra include equal-length exhaust runners, six-into-one manifolds, variable-geometry intakes and titanium exhaust.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025

And France and Britain are thinking of spending $2 billion for a twin-engined variable-geometry fighter to compete with the F-lll.

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The variable-geometry wing may even supply an unexpected bonus.

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