Vertical tail unit for aircraft and aircraft equipped with same
US7581694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2033/0293
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vertical tail unit for an aircraft and an aircraft equipped with the vertical tail unit. The vertical tail unit is provided with an engine. The engine extends cantilevered beyond a fin of the vertical tail unit and is secured to the fin by a mount. The mount is at least partly attached to the fin. The mount comprises for example half-hoops arranged on either side of the fin.
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