swept wing
aeronautics
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A swept wing is a type of aircraft wing that is angled, typically backward, and often at an angle of about 35 degrees. Some research aircraft also utilize forward-swept wings. This design is a specific configuration of an airplane's wing planform, which is the shape of the wing when viewed from above. While delta wings are triangular, swept wings are characterized by their backward angle relative to the fuselage. Variable geometry wings can adjust their sweep angle during flight, a feature primarily found in military aircraft.12
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