Slat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005348",
  "term": "Slat",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An aerodynamic control surface mounted on the leading edge of an aircraft's wing that extends at low airspeeds to increase lift and delay the aerodynamic stall. By opening a gap, the slat allows high-pressure air from below the wing to flow over the upper surface, maintaining smooth airflow at higher angles of attack. Slats are a type of high-lift device, often used in conjunction with trailing-edge flaps during takeoff and landing.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Vorflügel",
    "es": "slat",
    "fr": "bec de bord d'attaque"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/slat/"
}