balanced rudder

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. a rudder so designed that the center of water pressure on the forward face, when turned, lies about halfway along the length, minimizing the turning effort required.

---

Etymology

Origin of balanced rudder

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Here are some from-the-ground descriptions: Command-Aire�3-seat open cockpit biplane; wings equal but staggered; in-line motor; fuselage shaped to usual tail; balanced rudder.

From Time Magazine Archive

She has a finely balanced rudder with mechanical steering, and achieves a speed of 14 knots under moderate conditions.

From Time Magazine Archive

This contrivance is a combination of a partially balanced rudder with a rudder formed as a continuation of the after lines of a ship.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 by Various

Steering.—Vertical balanced rudder in rear of the vertical fin, under the rear of the gas bag.

From Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 by Various