V-tailed design

A V-tailed design is an aircraft tail configuration that combines a traditional horizontal stabilizer with a pair of tail fins arranged in a V shape. Instead of separate vertical and horizontal tails, the V-tail merges them into one unified structure, providing both stability and control. This design reduces drag and weight, potentially improving fuel efficiency, and offers a sleek appearance. It requires a different set of control surfaces called "ruddervators" that manage pitch and yaw movements together. V-tails are used in some general aviation aircraft and smaller jets where efficiency and streamlined design are valued.