Where are self-aligning pitot tubes used?

Where are self-aligning pitot tubes used? Correct Answer High angle of attack fighter aircraft

When the angle of attack and the sideslip angle are under 10°, they do not affect the pressure measurements much. In applications such as high angle of attack fighters, special self-aligning pitot tubes are used to measure the stagnation pressure.
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