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Also known as intake, is an opening that feeds air to an engine, air conditioning system, oil cooler, etc.

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Why does the MiG 21 use anti surge shutters?

Does the MiG-21 use anti surge shutters at high speed? What is the adverse effect on the airflow at such high speeds (despite using a conical spike ahead) which warrants the use of antisurge shutters? Look just ahead of the wing root, below the two…
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