variable-geometry

British  

adjective

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

Some refer to it as a “variable-geometry” Europe, or Europe a la carte.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Time Magazine Archive

If it lives up to its potential, the variable-geometry plane will be that rare bird�a fighter that can serve equally well for all three military services.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive