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Glossary Item: Tail Fin |
Name | Tail Fin |
Description | A vertical stabiliser of an aircraft or missile typically found on the aft end of the fuselage or body. It is intended to reduce aerodynamic side slip and provide direction stability. On aircraft, they generally point upwards and are known as the vertical tail. |
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