释义 |
supersonic inlet supersonic inlet[¦sü·pər¦sän·ik ′in‚let] (aerospace engineering) An inlet of a jet engine at which single, double, or multiple shock waves form. supersonic inletAn air inlet designed for supersonic flow both past it and through it at least for a part of the flight. Ideally, it has a center body or side wedge, which creates oblique shock waves. |