Re: T-tails (was Airbus question)

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From: "Keith Harris" <keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 12:46 PM


> From: "Alireza Alivandivafa" <DEmocrat2n@xxxxxxx>

> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 7:42 AM
>
> > In a message dated 7/16/2003 11:52:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> > jmgammon@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> >
> > << On a prop, a few have tried T-tails more for stylistic reasons.
Again
> > these
> >  have been less than well received.  The propwash over the tail actually
> >  helps get it responding even before flying speed is reached. >>
> >
> > Both the B1900 and E120 have them
>
> And don't forget the only two (popular) large turboprops in production at
> present, the ATR and Dash 8.
>
The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter is a rare example of a jet with wing mounted
engines and a T-tail.  I can't quite imagine why.  Maybe something to do
with the loading or unloading through the rear of the fuselage?

Gerry
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