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Aeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs ... <b> S as Sesquiplane <b>

Rome, Italy - Equipped of particular aerodynamic solution in the wing airframe

The sesquiplane is a biplane in which the lower wing has a span inferior compared to that of the upper one: in some cases the length is sufficient only to accommodate the structures that support the superior wing. The Italian fighters Fiat CR-32 and CR-42 were the famous sesquiplanes. An inverted sesquiplane, whereas, is a biplane in which is the superior wing to present the inferior length. This...

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Rome, Italy, 12/10/2007 12:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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