flaperon

noun

flaperon

noun

/ˈflæpərɒn/

Etymology Blend of flap + aileron.

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Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An aircraft control surface at the trailing edge of a wing that acts as an aileron (controlling movement around the longitudinal axis) and a flap (changing the chord line of the wing, thus affecting the angle of attack).

Related terms
elevon, rudderon, spoileron

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