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cobra maneuver |
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cobra maneuver [′kō·brə mə‚nü·vər] (aerospace engineering) An aircraft maneuver in which the aircraft pitches up to beyond vertical altitude (reaching an angle of 110-130°) while remaining at almost level flight, and them levels to a regular flight attitude. Also known as Pougachev maneuver. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Cobra maneuver involves quickly reducing power and pulling the plane's nose up to a nearly 90 degree angle while continuing to move forward. |
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