main wing

Japanese: main wing(英語表記)mainwing
main wing


[Wing classification and characteristics]
An airplane's wings are classified into various categories based on their function, their position in relation to the fuselage, their number, their planform, etc.
[Classification by front-to-rear position]
The main wing is located near the center of gravity of the aircraft, and its main purpose is to generate lift to support the aircraft's weight during flight, and it also serves to maintain lateral stability. When we simply refer to the wing, we are referring to the main wing.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "main wing" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:


【翼の分類と特徴】
 飛行機の翼は,その役割,胴体との位置関係,数,平面形などによってさまざまに分類される。
[前後位置による分類]
 主翼main wingは機の重心付近に設けられ,飛行中に機の重量を支えるための揚力の発生がおもな目的で,横安定を保つ働きもある。単に翼といえばこの主翼を指す。…

※「main wing」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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