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Immelmann

Syllabification: (Im·mel·mann)

(also Immelmann turn)
Definition of Immelmann

noun

  • an aerobatic maneuver in which an airplane performs 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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