true airspeed

noun

true airspeed

noun
1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Usually The speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass within which it is flying.

Synonyms
TAS
Coordinate terms
calibrated airspeed, crossover airspeed, equivalent airspeed, indicated airspeed

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