Is it possible to fly without vertical stabilizer?

Without the vertical stabilizer, the aircraft would loose the stability in the yaw axis. So not only is the ability to control the yaw axis lost (because of the missing rudder), but so is the device that makes the aircraft stable in the yaw axis. Conventional airliners cannot fly without the vertical stabilizer.

Why can’t planes fly vertically?

It depends on the plane. The thrust of an airplane is measured in units of force. The mass of an airplane can also be treated as a force when its mass is being pulled by earths gravity (weight). An airplane having thrust greater than it’s weight ought to be able to fly up vertically.

Can a flying wing go supersonic?

At trans/supersonic speeds, they quickly become uncontrollable. The reason Flying Wings cannot fly supersonically is because of how close the control surfaces are to the center of lift… much, much shorter than a “regular” plane with a tail.

Why doesn’t the b2 have a vertical stabilizer?

Many aspects of the low-observability process remain classified; however, the B-2’s composite materials, special coatings and flying-wing design all contribute to its “stealthiness.” The B-2 features all these capabilities in an airframe without vertical stabilizers.

Is a flying wing more efficient?

This flying wing design is much more efficient than a conventional plane. Instead of separate wings supporting all the weight of the fuselage, the entire craft works to generate lift. Eliminating the tail and fuselage also reduces drag — the total force of air resistance acting on the plane.

What happens if a jet flies straight up?

When the plane gets too high, there is insufficient oxygen to fuel the engines. “The air is less dense at altitude, so the engine can suck in less and less air per second as it goes higher and at some point the engine can no longer develop sufficient power to climb.” …