Two dimensional and asymmetric supersonic air intake for the combustion air of an aircraft engine

摘要

A two dimensional supersonic air intake is provided for the combustion air of an aircraft engine comprising on one side a front flap (3) forming a visor and on the other side a fairing (4). The front flap (3) is movable about a pivoting axis (5) situated opposite the fairing (4). The front flap (3) is fast with a mobile fairing nose (6) situated in front of fairing (4) and moving in front of the latter when the front flap (3) moves in the direction which increases the air intake section.