hangar queen
The term "hangar queen" is commonly used in aviation and military contexts to describe aircraft that are grounded, often due to maintenance issues or for use as spare parts.
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Definition
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(slang, military)An aircraft kept on the ground, often to use its parts for other aircraft.
Example
- The old fighter jet became a hangar queen, supplying parts to keep the rest of the fleet operational.
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(slang)An aircraft that needs frequent maintenance, resulting in more time being grounded than in flight.
Example
- Due to its constant mechanical issues, the plane was known as a hangar queen among the crew.
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