Correct - the tail always exerts a down force to balance the c of g and the centre of pressure on the wings. (Speed Stability)
At high angle of attack, once the wing was stalled, airflow from that wing had less down wash and a more turbulent flow from the top of the wing, which destroyed the "lift" from the elevator of the T Tail which now sat inside that disturbed airflow.
The rear mounted heavy engines means there is a longer fuselage forward of the wing than behind, which hinders a natural recovery.
Last edited by rudderrudderrat; 31st December 2010 at 16:50.
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