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Freddyburg Hokie

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Independently actuated ailerons?


Don't know what the technical term would be for that, but the picture below shows what I'm talking about.

With these (and along with thrust-vector controls mentioned below), I'm guessing you'd get some ridiculous maneuverability.

Or hell, this may be standard in military aircraft these days, I have no idea.
[Post edited by Freddyburg Hokie at 06/23/2017 12:25PM]

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