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Old 12th Apr 2009, 07:41
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It would be to increase rudder effctiveness. I may be wrong, but I think the DC10 has it as well because the centre engine restricts rudder height. The rudder height of the 727 is restricted by having the tailplane mechanism perched on top.
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