"ram air turbine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ram air turbines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=ram air turbine}} ram air turbine (plural ram air turbines)
  1. (aviation) A small wind turbine mounted on an aircraft and used to generate electrical or hydraulic power from the force of air moving past the aircraft. Wikipedia link: ram air turbine Categories (topical): Aviation Synonyms: RAT
    Sense id: en-ram_air_turbine-en-noun-c~ox6sqK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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