machometer
machometer is the alternative form of Machmeter.
Meaning of Machmeter
Noun
Machmeter (plural Machmeters)
- An instrument that measures the speed of an aircraft relative to that of sound and displays it in Mach numbers.
- Many high performance aircraft are equipped with a Machmeter for monitoring Mcrit. The Machmeter is essentially an airspeed instrument that is calibrated in relation to Mach on the dial.2012, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe Volume 2, FAA
Forms of machometer
| plural | machometers |
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Questions about machometer
- What is machometer the alternative form of?
- Machometer is the alternative form of Machmeter.
Words near machometer in the dictionary
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