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Why are the rudders on an F-18E Super Hornet retracted inwards when taking off an aircraft carrier?

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Why are the rudders on an F-18E Super Hornet retracted inwards when taking off an aircraft carrier?

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The reason is that at those relatively slow speeds the Hornet could go out of control during its launch but by deflecting both rudders inwards this acts to stabilize the aircraft and prevent it from slewing off line during the launch.