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la "joroba" del B-747

English translation: hump


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Spanish term or phrase:la "joroba" del B-747
English translation:hump
Entered by: Lydia Tilt
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14:07 Mar 28, 2006
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Tech/Engineering - Aerospace / Aviation / Space
Spanish term or phrase: la "joroba" del B-747
En la fase de Diseño Conceptual, un reducido grupo de ingenieros, no expertos en ningún sistema del avión, pero con conocimientos generales de aerodinámica, estructuras, aviónica, motores, dinámica de vuelo, procesos de producción, mantenimiento de aviones y evaluación de costes de fabricación y operación; da rienda suelta a la imaginación y buscan el avión ideal En esta fase surgen las ideas geniales, como los motores en la cola del Caravelle o la "joroba" del B-747.
Lydia Tilt
hump
Explanation:
The hump above the cockpit containing the upper passanger floor.

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Note added at 6 mins (2006-03-28 14:13:39 GMT)
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From the referenced web-page:
'This hump became the 747's trademark and its most distinguishing feature. The hump area was initially used as a lounge and later for seating above the main passenger deck. '

http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Aerospace/Boeing_747...
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hump


Explanation:
The hump above the cockpit containing the upper passanger floor.

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Note added at 6 mins (2006-03-28 14:13:39 GMT)
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From the referenced web-page:
'This hump became the 747's trademark and its most distinguishing feature. The hump area was initially used as a lounge and later for seating above the main passenger deck. '

http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Aerospace/Boeing_747...

xxxmediamatrix
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Thanks again Mediamatrix!

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