Definition of Paravanes. Meaning of Paravanes. Synonyms of Paravanes

- The paravane /ˈpærəveɪn/ is a towed winged (hydrofoiled) underwater object—a water kite. Paravanes have been used in sport or commercial fishing, marine...
- Paravane may refer to: Operation Paravane, a World War II operation Paravane (water kite), a towed winged underwater object Paravane (weapon), a towed...
- Operation Paravane was a British air raid of World War II that inflicted heavy damage on the German battleship Tirpitz, at anchor in Kaafjord in the far...
- These kites have various shapes, such as arrowhead paravanes, flexi-wing paravanes, and bi-wing paravanes. The devices can place the lure or bait at designated...
- intended to have an effect counter to that of the free surface effect. Paravanes may be emplo**** by slow-moving vessels, such as fishing vessels, to reduce...
- capable of 20 knots (37 km/h). They were armed with a 3-pounder gun, towed paravanes to attack submarines and, later, depth charges. Additional motor launches...
- non-magnetic materials. They swept mine fields by trawling through the area with paravanes on tow separating magnetic and acoustic generators for the bottom mines...
- bombs to penetrate the ship's heavy armour. The first attack, Operation Paravane, took place on 15 September 1944; operating from a forward base at Yagodnik...
- fluid flow apply in liquids, so kites can be used in underwater currents. Paravanes and otter boards operate underwater on an analogous principle. Man-lifting...
- are towed behind the minesweeper and use a towed body (e.g., oropesa, paravane) to maintain the sweep at the desired depth and position. Influence sweeps...