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delta wing
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delta wing
n.
An aircraft with swept-back wings that give it the appearance of an isosceles triangle.
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Noun1.delta wing - an airplane with wings that give it the appearance of an isosceles triangle
aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"


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The delta-winged jet, one of two JSF prototypes the company is assembling in Palmdale, completed taxi tests of about 35 mph and 65 mph Tuesday on the ground at Air Force Plant 42.
The most important was the SR-71 Blackbird, a thin delta-winged craft with a 56-foot wing span, a sleek fuselage and the ability to fly altitudes exceeding three miles.
The airline will be investing more than (pound)30 million to ensure its delta-winged aircraft can resume flying safely, and offering the best customer experience in the skies.
 
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