elevon

noun

elevon

noun

UK /ˈɛləvɒn/ · US /ˈɛləvɑn/

Etymology Blend of elevator + aileron.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A movable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.

Related terms
flaperon, rudderon, spoileron

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