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Empennage
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Tail section of an aircraft containing stabilisers
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The empennage ( or ), also known as the tail or tail assembly, is a structure at the rear of an aircraft that provides stability during flight, in a way similar to the feathers on an arrow. The term derives from the French language verb empenner which means "to feather an arrow". Most aircraft feature an empennage incorporating vertical and...

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aircraft component
Part of
Aircraft
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