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The signature delta wings needed a super aggressive angle to generate lift at low speeds, which forced the engineers to fit Concorde with its signature nose, which was lowered during takeoff and landing so the crew could see the runway.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 29 Mar. 2024
The kit consists of 2,083 pieces and faithfully captures the jet’s iconic shape, including its long and skinny fuselage and curved delta wing.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2023
The diminutive, largely aluminum single-engine design incorporated a cropped delta wing blended with the fuselage body.
—Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 11 July 2021
This design could take the form of a delta wing – a triangular shape used by Concorde, among others – or simply a swept wing, at an angle optimized for faster-than-sound travel.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 27 Jan. 2023
The aircraft’s shape is reminiscent of a delta wing aircraft, used in military and supersonic jets like the Concorde, but the Falcon Solar takes it a step farther with curved wings and an elegant, bird-like fuselage.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 12 May 2022
The 71-foot-long fuselage was designed for aerodynamic efficiency, with a delta wing and three J85-15 engines by General Electric for supersonic speeds.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2022
Ryan Aeronautical selected the delta wing for its new X-13 Vertijet aircraft that takes off straight up.
—Thomas E. Stimson, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2021
Any delta wing has a large area, so wing loading is low.
—Thomas E. Stimson, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2021
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Word History
Etymology
delta entry 1; from its shape
First Known Use
1946, in the meaning defined above
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“Delta wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delta%20wing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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