TERMINAL VELOCITY


Meaning of TERMINAL VELOCITY in English

(*) 1. Hypothetical maximum speed a body could attain along a specified flight path under given conditions of weight and thrust if diving through an unlimited distance in air of specified uniform density. 2. Remaining speed of a projectile at the point in its downward path where it is level with the muzzle of the weapon.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.