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vertical stabilizer

/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzər/

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/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВертикальный неподвижный киль в хвостовой части самолёта, обеспечивающий путевую устойчивость и содержащий руль направления для управления рысканием.

The fixed vertical fin at the tail of an aircraft that provides directional stability and houses the rudder for yaw control.

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