Machmeter (Noun)
Meaning
Speedometer for measuring the speed of an aircraft relative to the speed of sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The machmeter display on the instrument panel indicated the aircraft had exceeded Mach 1, breaking the sound barrier.
- During supersonic flight, the machmeter is crucial for maintaining control and preventing loss of efficiency.
- The pilot closely monitored the machmeter as the aircraft approached the speed of sound.
- In addition to the airspeed indicator, the machmeter provided critical information for navigating turbulent air pockets.
- The machmeter reading fluctuated wildly as the aircraft encountered pockets of varying air density.