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vertical stabiliser

/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzər/

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/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruНеподвижный вертикальный киль в хвостовой части самолёта, обеспечивающий путевую устойчивость и помогающий предотвращать рыскание, обычно содержащий руль направления.

A fixed vertical fin on the tail of an aircraft that provides directional stability and helps prevent yawing, typically housing the rudder.

  1. Aircraft tail finC1formal

    The upright fin at the rear of an aircraft that provides directional stability and houses the rudder.

    ruВертикальный стабилизатор

    • The vertical stabiliser helps keep the plane flying straight.
    • Engineers inspected the vertical stabiliser for damage after the flight.
    • The rudder is attached to the trailing edge of the vertical stabiliser.