delta wings
Triangular aircraft surfaces
Delta wings are triangular aircraft wings that sweep back sharply from the fuselage, forming a shape like the Greek letter delta (Δ).
The design provides strength, speed capability, and large internal volume for fuel, making it common on supersonic jets and fighter aircraft: The Concorde's delta wings gave it its distinctive silhouette.
- supersonicExceeding audio velocity
- supersonic jetPlane exceeding sound speed
- high speedRapid rate of motion
- leading edgeForemost position in development
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
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