elevon

English

Etymology

Blend of elevator +‎ aileron

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛləvɒn/

Noun

elevon (plural elevons)

1. (aviation) A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.

   Synonym: ailevator

Related terms

• flaperon
• rudderon
• spoileron

Translations

Translations

• Czech: elevon m
• Italian: elevone (it) m

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