delta wing

English

Etymology

From the triangular shape of the majuscule Greek letter delta (Δ).

Noun

delta wing (plural delta wings)

  1. (aeronautics) An aircraft wing having a swept-back shape in the form of an isosceles triangle; used mostly on supersonic aircraft

Derived terms

  • delta (U.S. Space Force unit)

Translations

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