Flight Control
Flight yokes controlled the horizontal tail wing (elevator), propeller pitch and the thrust power of the 3 propulsion gas turbines
Rudder pedals controlled the two aerial rudders.
Two thrust levers controlled power of the two lifting gas turbines.
Obturation flaps system between the air cushion chamber and the skirts provided additional longitudinal and lateral control.
Later modifications (1983) included:
- A third rudder on the middle engine pylon.
- Four air vent system providing additional lateral control at low speed.
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