Small fins
10-13-2009, 05:31 PM
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Small fins
Hi.
I was wondering. What are the small fins that sometimes located on the bottom center of jetliners and fighter jet are for? On
jetliners, you would see it or them on either the top or bottom of the fuselage near the front landing gear. On fighter jets, you
would find them either on the nose gear door, or in front of the nose gear door. Like the small fin on the bottom of the F-18 Hornet.
It is located on the nose landing gear door. Thanks gentlemen.
I was wondering. What are the small fins that sometimes located on the bottom center of jetliners and fighter jet are for? On
jetliners, you would see it or them on either the top or bottom of the fuselage near the front landing gear. On fighter jets, you
would find them either on the nose gear door, or in front of the nose gear door. Like the small fin on the bottom of the F-18 Hornet.
It is located on the nose landing gear door. Thanks gentlemen.
10-14-2009, 05:16 PM
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RE: Small fins
Yeah, that's what i thought too. There are a few that clearly labeled as antenna, and clearly labeled "Do not Paint" on them.
However, there are many that too small and looks more like some type of anti air disturbance devices. I am not sure though.
However, there are many that too small and looks more like some type of anti air disturbance devices. I am not sure though.
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RE: Small fins
Most are antennas, but on most wide body jetliners there small vanes which also look similar which are yaw indicators usually front and rear.
