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Immelmann turn |
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Immelmann turn, Immelmann [ˈɪməlˌmɑːn -mən] n (Engineering / Aeronautics) an aircraft manoeuvre used to gain height while reversing the direction of flight. It consists of a half loop followed by a half roll [named after Max Immelmann (1890-1916), German aviator] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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My first thrill was the takeoff: We shot up 14,500 feet in seconds and did an Immelmann turn, a maneuver named after a World War I fighter ace that is a 180-degree turn involving a half loop with a roll. |
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