drag brake
41air brake — noun Date: 1871 1. a brake operated by a piston driven by compressed air 2. a surface that may be projected into the airstream for increasing drag and lowering the speed of an airplane …
42dive brake — Aeron. a flap deployed from the wings or fuselage of an aircraft, as a dive bomber or sailplane, that increases drag to permit a relatively steep angle of descent without a dangerous buildup in speed. [1935 40] * * * …
43air( )brake — A plate, or a series of plates, which when extended, increases the aircraft drag rapidly, thus enabling rapid reduction in speed or regulation in the descent. Airbrakes form an integral part of the airframe and are more effective at high speeds.… …
44Speed Brake — The rudder on the Orbiter, which can spread out to the sides. This is done during descent and landing to create drag and slow down the ship …
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45star drag — noun Etymology: so called from the five spokes on the fixture : a friction brake on a saltwater fishing reel …
46slowness — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Quality of taking a relatively long time Nouns 1. slowness, languor, inactivity; leisureliness; retardation; slackening; delay, lateness; walk, stroll, saunter, snail s pace, jog trot, dogtrot; slow… …
47Venera 9 — Infobox Spacecraft Name = Venera 9 Caption = Venera 9 orbiter Organization = USSR Major Contractors = Mission Type = Orbiter and Lander Satellite Of = Venus Orbital Insertion Date = October 20, 1975 Launch = June 8, 1975 Launch Vehicle = Proton… …
48Venera 10 — Infobox Spacecraft Name = Venera 10 Caption = Venera 10 orbiter Organization = USSR Major Contractors = Mission Type = Orbiter and Lander Satellite Of = Venus Orbital Insertion Date = October 23, 1975 Launch = May 14, 1975 Launch Vehicle = Proton …
49Formula One car — A modern Formula One car is a single seat, open cockpit, open wheel race car with substantial front and rear wings, and engine positioned behind the driver. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship. The Formula One… …
50Fuel economy-maximizing behaviors — (also known as green driving) describe techniques that drivers can use to optimize their automobile fuel economy. The energy in fuel consumed in driving is lost in many ways, including engine inefficiency, aerodynamic drag, rolling friction, and… …
