multiengine airplane
Definition
Noun: A multiengine airplane is an aircraft powered by two or more engines. This configuration is primarily used to enhance safety, reliability, and performance, allowing the aircraft to continue flying if one engine fails.
Usage
The term "multiengine airplane" is a specific technical classification for aircraft. It is used to describe the plane's propulsion system in contexts such as aviation regulations, pilot training, and aircraft specifications.
Examples
- The pilot is certified to fly a multiengine airplane.
- For transoceanic flights, a multiengine airplane is often required by safety regulations.
- The airline is updating its fleet with modern multiengine airplanes.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in contrast to "single-engine airplane" to highlight differences in operational procedures, certification requirements, and capabilities.
- In formal aviation writing, "multi-engine aircraft" is a common variant.
Variants and Related Words
- Twin-engine airplane (n): A specific and very common type of multiengine airplane with exactly two engines.
- Multi-engine aircraft (n): A more general term that includes helicopters and other aircraft types with multiple engines.
- Aircraft (n): The general term for any machine capable of flight.
Synonyms
- Multi-engine aircraft
- Twin-engine aircraft (when specifically referring to two engines)
Related Phrases
- Engine-out performance: A critical concept for multiengine airplanes, referring to the aircraft's handling and capabilities with one engine inoperative.
- Asymmetric thrust: A flight condition specific to multiengine airplanes when one engine fails, creating a yawing force that the pilot must counteract.
Noun
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a plane with two or more engines
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