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Immelmann

Pronunciation: /ˈɪm(ə)lmən/
(also Immelmann turn)
Definition of Immelmann

noun

  • an aerobatic manoeuvre consisting of a half loop followed by a half roll, resulting in reversal of direction and increased height.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Max Immelmann (1890–1916), German fighter pilot

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