Aerodynamics
Mach Tuck
Definition
A nose-down pitching tendency that occurs when shock waves on the wing move the center of pressure aft as an aircraft exceeds its critical Mach number. Mach trim compensators automatically correct for this effect.
Related Terms
Critical Mach Number(Mcrit)
The Mach number at which airflow over some part of the aircraft first reaches th...
Compressibility
Effects that occur when air can no longer be treated as incompressible, typicall...
Swept Wing
A wing design where the leading edge is angled backward, delaying the onset of c...
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