short wings
Limited flight surfaces
Short wings describes wings that are smaller or more compact than typical for a species or aircraft type, often affecting flight characteristics.
Birds with short wings tend to be maneuverable in tight spaces but less efficient at soaring: The grouse's short wings help it burst through dense brush.
In aviation, short wings reduce lift but increase roll rate, favoring aerobatic performance over long-distance flight.
- emusSecond-tallest birds alive
- flightless birdsAvians unable to fly
- kiwi birdFlightless nocturnal New Zealander
- penguinsFlightless aquatic seabirds
- strong legsMuscular lower limbs
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