Krueger flap

English

Alternative forms

Krüger flap

Etymology

Invented by Werner Krüger in 1943.

Noun

Krueger flap (plural Krueger flaps)

  1. (aeronautics) A kind of lift enhancement device to be fitted to the leading edge of an aircraft wing.
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