Sentence examples for efficient wings from inspiring English sources

Birds of prey have vastly more efficient wings.

Even so, Dr Robertson says it is feasible to build electric aircraft provided they have efficient wings to provide lots of lift.In aerodynamic terms, lift is a function of weight, thrust and drag (air resistance).

Albatrosses and petrels have long, narrow, aerodynamically efficient wings and are considered soaring birds.

The long, narrow and aerodynamically efficient wings of these five species suggest larger capacity to migrate long distance.

A combination of the long, narrow, aerodynamically efficient wings and the anatomical capability to lock their wings in a stretched position [2] permits albatrosses to travel with the lowest energy expenditure among seabirds [3].

While many seabirds auks, guillemots, gannets, cormorants can both fly and dive, the anatomical criteria for efficient wing-propelled swimming are at odds with those for flying.

"A swift flies a lot, so it has a very efficient wing platform, but its legs are too short to land.

Small drones are being developed with highly efficient wing-bottom infra-red cells that scavenge radiation energy reflected up from the ground.

It is heartbreaking to hear about Beverly Shenstone, the Canadian aerodynamist who shaped the superbly efficient wing of the Spitfire alongside Reginald Mitchell at Supermarine, speaking at an industry conference in 1953.

It was at least competitive with contemporary versions of the Spitfire, the Bf 109, and the Fw 190 in speed, rate of climb, and maneuverability, but it had a more spacious fuselage, a more efficient wing, and, fitted with droppable fuel tanks, a far greater radius of action of more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km).

Significant changes included the installation of current-generation Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines, a larger and more efficient wing, and a fully refurbished fuselage.