Immelmann turn en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the German pilot Max Immelmann.
Meanings
- (archaic) A WWI-era fighter pilot maneuver resembling the aerobatic wingover or hammer-head turn, originally developed by Max Immelmann.
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immelmann turns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |