What does Pusher configuration mean?

What does Pusher configuration mean?

• A. Pusher — Propeller is in the rear, allowing an unobstructed view for forward-looking sensors.
• B. Pusher — Propeller is in the front.
• C. Tractor — Propeller is at the rear.
• D. Canard — The horizontal tail near the nose.

Answer: (A)

Pusher configuration means the propeller is mounted at the rear of the aircraft, pushing it forward. This setup typically keeps forward-looking sensors unobstructed because there’s no propeller in front of them. In contrast, a front-mounted propeller would be a tractor configuration, which places the propeller at the front and can block or disturb forward sensors. The term canard is about the position of the horizontal tail surfaces (forward of the wing) and isn’t about propeller placement, so it isn’t describing this idea.

Pusher configuration means the propeller is mounted at the rear of the aircraft, pushing it forward. This setup typically keeps forward-looking sensors unobstructed because there’s no propeller in front of them. In contrast, a front-mounted propeller would be a tractor configuration, which places the propeller at the front and can block or disturb forward sensors. The term canard is about the position of the horizontal tail surfaces (forward of the wing) and isn’t about propeller placement, so it isn’t describing this idea.