AIRCRAFT HAVING ADJUSTABLE SWEPTBACK WINGS

摘要

Means for varying the sweepback and angle of incidence of the wings of an aircraft with respect to airspeed so as to maintain efficient operation. The axis of rotation of the wings is pivotal so as to permit adjustment of the axis and consequently variance of the sweep angle in accordance with airspeed. In the forward position of the wings which corresponds to take-off and landing, the wings are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fuselage with a zero incidence angle. In the sweptback position, the wings rise to a negative angle of incidence for greater operational efficiency during high-speed flight.