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vertical stabilizer

/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzər/

Traduction: Empennage vertical fixe à l'arrière de l'avion, assurant la stabilité de lacet et contenant la gouverne de direction pour contrôler le mouvement de lacet.

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/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzər/C1formaltechnical
  • frEmpennage vertical fixe à l'arrière de l'avion, assurant la stabilité de lacet et contenant la gouverne de direction pour contrôler le mouvement de lacet.

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.

    frDérive (d'un avion)

    • 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.