Dive Brake (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Aeronautics.
  1. 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.
noun
  1. a flap or spoiler extended from the wings of a ground-attack aircraft for controlling a dive
  2. another name for air brake
Dive Brake (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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