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=== Spoilers === | === Spoilers === | ||
[[File:F14-engine-left-vertical-console.jpg|thumb|F14-engine-left-vertical-console]] | |||
Each wing has a set of spoilers that are used to augment the roll rate during normal flight controlled by the CADC when wings are swept forwards more than 55 degrees. The spoilers can also act as brakes to provide extra retardation upon touchdown. | Each wing has a set of spoilers that are used to augment the roll rate during normal flight controlled by the CADC when wings are swept forwards more than 55 degrees. The spoilers can also act as brakes to provide extra retardation upon touchdown. | ||