http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1120786/L/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0887358/L/
Looks like a shark' fin and hugely improve the look of the engines but there must be a technical benefit for it?!
2007-02-10 14:55:20 · 4 answers · asked by MD-11 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The fins are used to direct air around the engine fairings in such a manner to eliminate turbulence and the resulting drag, behind the engines.
2007-02-10 15:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yess the first man is correct i think he is a pilot?>
lol
Well Done!
2007-02-15 11:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by thomaswheeler1991 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fin is only used if the plane lands in the water, then it is used for steering
2007-02-11 07:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Golly Geewiz 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
eferrell01 is 100 % correct............again
2007-02-11 11:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋