Immelmann
Immelmann is the ellipsis of Immelmann turn.
Meaning of Immelmann turn
Noun
Immelmann turn (plural Immelmann turns)
- A WWI-era fighter pilot maneuver resembling the aerobatic wingover or hammer-head turn, originally developed by Max Immelmann.
- Synonyms:
- Immelmann, Immelmann maneuver
- The roll-off-the-top aerobatic maneuver, where an aircraft in upright level flight pulls up through one-half of an inside loop until in level inverted flight and then rolls upright, ending up in upright level flight in the opposite direction at a higher altitude; a reverse split S.
Proper noun
Immelmann (plural Immelmanns)
Synonyms of Immelmann
Forms of Immelmann
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | Immelmanns |
| alternative form | Immelman |
| alternative form | Imelmann |
| alternative form | Imelman |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Immelmanns |
Origin of Immelmann
From German Immelmann. * (aviation): From Max Immelmann, a WWI German fighter ace.
Phrases with Immelmann
Questions about Immelmann
- What does Immelmann mean?
- Immelmann means synonym of Immelman; A surname.
- What is Immelmann the ellipsis of?
- Immelmann is the ellipsis of Immelmann turn.
- What part of speech is Immelmann?
- Immelmann is a proper noun.
Words near Immelmann in the dictionary
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