Flight envelope — diagram. In aerodynamics, the flight envelope or performance envelope of an aircraft refers to the capabilities of a design in terms of airspeed and load factor or altitude.[1][2 … Wikipedia
maneuvering speed — The speed at which the flight controls can be fully deflected and no structural damage is caused to the aircraft. See maneuver envelope … Aviation dictionary
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Kulbit — The Kulbitinscy (or simply, Kulbit ) is an aerial maneuver developed by Russian pilots, in which the aircraft performs an incredibly tight diametered loop, often not much wider than the length of the aircraft itself. It is an example of post… … Wikipedia
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Field ration — A French Army combat ration, with two meals and energy bars. A field ration, or combat ration, is a canned or pre packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular… … Wikipedia
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A typical maneuvering envelope.