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The '''Tail Fin''' is a [[winglet]] with a marginally small amount of lift and drag. It is usually used in conjunction with a [[control surface]] like the [[elevon 1|elevon]] as it does not include its own control surface.
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== Trivia ==
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* It appears to be based on the Sukhoi Su-27's horizontal stabilizer.
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 19 October 2023

Tail Fin
Part image
Control surface by
C7 Aerospace Division

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 600.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.125 t
Drag 0.02
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Impact Tolerance 12 m/s
Research Aviation.png Aviation
Unlock cost 3 800 Funds
Since version 0.15
Part configuration tailfin.cfg
Lift generated 0.61
Cont. surf. portion 100%
Deflection range 25°
Actuator Speed 25°/s
Packed volume None

The Tail Fin is a winglet with a marginally small amount of lift and drag.

This tailfin has passed extensive modeling in our patented P.A.S system.(Paper Airplane Simulation). This fin has been blunted to prevent accidental dismemberment of installing technicians.

C7 Aerospace Division

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  • Initial Release

Trivia

  • It appears to be based on the Sukhoi Su-27's horizontal stabilizer.