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Old 6th Jun 2019, 16:07
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Smythe
 
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Twin booms vs twin tails....
Even at subsonic speeds, certain surfaces can experience localized supersonic boundary layer airflow.
Due to these localized boundary layer differences on the surfaces, there is exceptional airframe flutter. (which gets worse as the aircraft approaches supersonic speeds)

It is better to disconnect them and have twin tails that can flutter independently and be controlled separately.
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