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power dive

/ˈpaʊər daɪv/

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/ˈpaʊər daɪv/C1formaltechnical
  • ruКрутое скоростное пикирование самолёта, обычно выполняемое намеренно для боя, высшего пилотажа или экстренных манёвров, при котором мощность двигателя используется для увеличения скорости во время пикирования.

A steep, high-speed descent of an aircraft, typically performed intentionally for combat, aerobatics, or emergency maneuvers, where the engine power is used to increase speed during the dive.

  1. Aerobatic maneuverC1formal

    A steep, high-speed descent of an aircraft, typically performed as a stunt or in combat.

    ruПикирование с работающим двигателем

    • The pilot executed a perfect power dive during the air show.
    • The fighter jet went into a power dive to evade the missile.
    • Spectators watched in awe as the plane performed a power dive.