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transonic

/trænˈsɒnɪk/

/trænˈsɑnɪk/

Translations

transonicadjective

/trænˈsɒnɪk/

/trænˈsɑnɪk/

The aircraft is designed to operate in transonic conditions.

Самолет спроектирован для работы в транзвуковых условиях.

Synonyms

transonicadjective

Relating to or denoting speeds close to the speed of sound in air, typically between Mach 0.8 and Mach 1.2.

The aircraft was designed to operate efficiently at transonic speeds.

Of an aircraft, airflow, or flight condition: capable of or occurring at speeds in the transonic range.

Early jet fighters were transonic, unable to sustain speeds far beyond Mach 1.