Hosted on MSN1y
Why Aircraft Need Vertical Stabilizers, But Birds Don't
Vertical stabilizers give the pilots yaw control - the ability to turn the airplane left and right. However, there are aircraft designed to operate without them. An example is the B-2 Stealth ...
Aviation Week9y
H140 Broadens Airbus’ Light Twin-Engine Rotorcraft Offering
The H140 has a five-blade main rotor and a sleek, swept vertical and T-tail horizontal stabilizer for improved aerodynamics. Credit: Airbus Helicopters Airbus Helicopters has adopted a low-risk ...