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Sweptback wings are set swept back from the nose of the aircraft, resulting in the wings being set at a greater than 90 degree angle from the nose. The shape of the plane mimics an arrow.
Sweptback wings are set swept back from the nose of the aircraft, resulting in the wings being set at a greater than 90 degree angle from the nose. The shape of the plane mimics an arrow.
Notable sweptback winged planes in the National Air and Space Museum's collection:
Notable sweptback winged planes in the National Air and Space Museum's collection:
To learn more about about why aircraft have sweptback wings, read this article.
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