noun
- The tail assembly of an aircraft, including the vertical stabilizer, horizontal stabilizer, and control surfaces.
Usage: aviation; plural of empennage
Examples
- The aircraft's empennages were damaged during the rough landing.
- Modern jet empennages are designed to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.
- The engineer inspected the empennages for structural cracks before flight.
- Different aircraft designs feature empennages with varying shapes and sizes.
- The empennages provide stability and control during flight maneuvers.