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Leading-edge slat
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A slat is an aerodynamic surface on the leading edge of the wing of a fixed-wing aircraft. When retracted, the slat lies flush with the rest of the wing. A slat is deployed by sliding forward, opening
The leading-edge slats on an airliner (Airbus A310-300) are shown. In the picture, the slats are drooped. Note the extended trailing-edge flaps.
The leading-edge slats on an airliner (Airbus A310-300) are shown. In the picture, the slats are drooped. Note the extended trailing-edge flaps.
Slats on the leading edge of an Airbus A318 of Air France
Slats on the leading edge of an Airbus A318 of Air France
Automatic slats of a Messerschmitt Bf 109
Automatic slats of a Messerschmitt Bf 109
The wing of a landing Airbus A319-100 is seen. The slats at the leading edge and the flaps at the trailing edge are extended.
The wing of a landing Airbus A319-100 is seen. The slats at the leading edge and the flaps at the trailing edge are extended.
High-lift device
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In aircraft design and aerospace engineering, a high-lift device is a component or mechanism on an aircraft's wing that increases the amount of lift produced by the wing. The device may be a fixed com
High lift devices on an Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400 (ZK-SUH) on arrival to London Heathrow, England. The triple-slotted trailing edge flaps are wel
High lift devices on an Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400 (ZK-SUH) on arrival to London Heathrow, England. The triple-slotted trailing edge flaps are well displayed and the Krueger flaps on the leading edge also are visible.