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pitot-static tube

/ˈpiːtoʊ ˈstætɪk tjuːb/

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/ˈpiːtoʊ ˈstætɪk tjuːb/C1formaltechnical
  • ruУстройство, используемое в авиации для измерения скорости полёта, высоты и вертикальной скорости путём сравнения динамического и статического давления воздуха.

A device used in aviation to measure airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed by comparing dynamic and static air pressure.

  1. Aircraft speed measurement deviceC2formal

    A device used to measure the speed of an aircraft by comparing the pressure of moving air (pitot pressure) with the pressure of still air (static pressure).

    ruТрубка Пито-статическая

    • The pitot-static tube is essential for calculating airspeed in modern aircraft.
    • Pilots rely on the pitot-static system for accurate flight data.
    • A blocked pitot-static tube can lead to incorrect speed readings.