oblique wing

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oblique wing

A wing that pivots at its midpoint as a single unit, so that one half is swept back and the other half is swept forward. Also called a slew wing.

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In an oblique wing aircraft, one wing of the craft is swept forward and the other wind is swept back in an asymmetric configuration when flying at supersonic speeds.

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Such size, range and loiter time, and fuel load, as well as the wide range of speeds offered by oblique wing geometry, have made it attractive for dual-use missions, such as aerial refueling and an airborne platform for sensors and C2 apparatus.

High-altitude intercontinental precision airdrop: a revolution in mobility affairs

Both employ variable-sweep oblique wings, giving a range of 50 to 100 km.

Heavy-handed accuracy: the accurate delivery of aerial bombs has become a cornerstone of modern warfare, combining the desired terminal effects with minimal use of relatively low-cost weapons, and substantially reduced collateral damage and aircrew exposure