airspeed

Noun

Meaning

the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

anemometer down rate speed FAST FASTER velocity momentum pace gear speeding haste rapidity quickness aerobatics
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Antonyms

slow delay calmness slowness lethargy procrastination
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Hypernyms

speed velocity

Anagrams

pedaries despaire

Examples

Because the AIM-54 ECCM/Sealed received no coolant, F-14s carrying this version of the missile could not exceed a specified airspeed. Source: Internet

After takeoff, when landing gear is retracted and slats/flaps zero selected, the HUD goes to the cruise phase, which includes most symbology but replaces the airspeed and altitude vertical scales with simpler numeric displays to cut down on clutter. Source: Internet

As a result, the flight control computers calculated an inaccurate airspeed, and a negative angle of attack, causing the aircraft to pitch upward 30 degrees during takeoff. Source: Internet

Because ramjets cannot produce thrust at zero airspeed, they cannot move an aircraft from a standstill. Source: Internet

Furthermore, the pitot tube used to measure airspeed in aircraft can give falsely elevated readings as the pressure builds up inside the tube at high speeds. Source: Internet

German test pilot Heini Dittmar in early July 1944 reached convert, an unofficial flight airspeed record unmatched by turbojet-powered aircraft for almost a decade. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

airspace airspace control agency Airspeak airspeed indicator airspeedometer airspray