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  • BSI Flex 1903 v2:2024-06 community preview

    This is an interactive version 2 of BSI Flex 1903. The aim of the standard is to create a lexicon of standard terms and acronyms used in this sector. Please note, content is still undergoing internal review and there may be minor changes at full publication.

    We welcome your engagement and comments on this version to help inform the development of the standard. We would also welcome general feedback including what terms could be considered for future versions and these can be made through our dedicated feedback page .

tilt-wing aircraft

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    VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) (3.1.143) which depends, principally, on engine-driven rotors mounted on a tiltable wing(s) for lift during take-off, landing and low-speed flight regimes, and on non-rotating aerofoil(s) for lift during high-speed flight

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