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Old 6th Dec 2006, 15:30
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So.............. to answer the poster's question

Yes, some, including some well known military a/c, have had it. I don't think it has a specific name as such.

Its advantage would be the reduction in drag (at all stages of flight) due to the need for a smaller fin. I doubt it would be efficient though as it would require a stroger (=heavier) structure. Rockets use moveable fins to steer.
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