A stabilator is a type of control surface on certain aircraft that combines the functions of both the horizontal stabilizer and the elevator. To calculate the surface area of a stabilator, you can use basic geometric principles. Here’s the formula, definition, and SI unit:
- Surface Area of Stabilator:
- Measure the length of one stabilator (from the root to the tip).
- Measure the width of one stabilator (perpendicular to its length).
- Calculate the surface area of one stabilator using the formula
- Multiply the surface area of one stabilator by the total number of stabilators on the aircraft (usually one) to find the total surface area of the stabilator..