Tail Fin
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| Tail Fin | ||
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| Control surface by C7 Aerospace Division | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 600.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.125 t |
| Drag | 0.02 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2400 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 12 m/s | |
| Research |  Aviation
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| Unlock cost | 3 800
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| 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. It is usually used in conjunction with a control surface like the elevon as it does not include its own control surface.
| “ | 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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Changes
- Initial Release
