fore-aft direction
11cant frame — noun Etymology: cant (body) : the frame of the cant body of a ship * * * 1. any of several frames bracketed aft of the transom of a ship and inclined slightly to the fore and aft direction. 2. any transverse frame not perpendicular to the fore… …
12Helicopter rotor — This article is about helicopter main rotor systems. For antitorque control, see tail rotor. Helicopter rotor The rotor head of a Sikorsky S 92 A helicopter main rotor or rotor system is a type of fan that is used to generate both the aerodynamic …
13Alpine snowboarding — is a small niche of the sport of snowboarding. It is typically practised with hard plastic shelled boots called hardboots and carving or race oriented snowboards. Loosely, it is the pursuit of snowboarding mostly on the ground, in the forward… …
14Adverse yaw — is a secondary effect of the application of the ailerons in aircraft. Its cause and effect can be explained as follows:When the control column of an aircraft is moved to the right, the right aileron is deflected upwards, and the left aileron is… …
15Tire uniformity — refers to the dynamic mechanical properties of pneumatic tires as strictly defined by a set of measurement standards and test conditions accepted by global tire and car makers. These measurement standards include the parameters of radial force… …
16Suspension (vehicle) — Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose – contributing to the car s handling and braking for good active safety and driving …
17Avrocar — infobox Aircraft name =VZ 9 AV Avrocar type =experimental proof of concept vehicle manufacturer =Avro Aircraft Ltd. (Canada) caption = The Avrocar S/N 58 7055 (marked AV 7055 ) on its rollout. designer =John Frost first flight =12 November 1959… …
18Honda Legend — This page is about this vehicle s Japanese model. See Acura Legend and Acura RL for information on the North American model. Sections of this article are translated from Japanese Wikipedia. Honda Legend …
19A-4SU Super Skyhawk — Infobox Aircraft name =A 4SU Super Skyhawk type =Fighter bomber manufacturer = Douglas Aircraft Company ST Aerospace caption =RSAF A 4SU Super Skyhawk taking off from RTAFB Korat during Exercise COPE TIGER 02. first flight = 19 September 1986… …
20ship construction — Introduction complex of activities concerned with the design and fabrication of all marine vehicles (ship). Ship construction today is a complicated compound of art and science. In the great days of sail, vessels were designed and… …
