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The Imelmann maneuver is used to gain altitude while losing what?

Retry Correct Incorrect During an Immelman maneuver, a pilot ascends rapidly in the air, losing speed, before turning fast in the opposite direction. The move became popular during WWI and is also call a roll-off-the-top maneuver.

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The Imelmann maneuver is used to gain altitude while losing what?

• Cargo
• Ammunition
• Enemy aircraft
• Speed