tailplane

tailplane

(ˈteɪlˌpleɪn)

n

(Aeronautics) a small horizontal wing at the tail of an aircraft to provide longitudinal stability. Also called (esp US): horizontal stabilizer

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tailplane - the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged horizontal stabiliser, horizontal stabilizer aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface - a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight horizontal tail - the horizontal stabilizer and elevator in the tail assembly of an aircraft

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Translations

alettone

tailplane

[ˈteɪlpleɪn] N (Aer) → plano m de cola

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tailplane

[ˈteɪlˌpleɪn] n (Aer) → stabilizzatore m

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