Meaning Of The Word Empennage

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What's The Definition Of Empennage?

empennage in American English
the tail assembly of an airplane, consisting of vertical and horizontal stabilizers, and including the fin, rudder, and elevators
noun: the rear part of an airplane or airship, usually comprising the stabilizer, elevator, vertical fin, and rudder

empennage in British English
noun: the rear part of an aircraft, comprising the fin, rudder, and tailplane

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