elevon

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elevon

Etymology

Blend of elevator +‎ aileron

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɛləvɒn/

Noun

elevon (plural elevons)

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

Related terms

flaperon

Anagrams

e-novel

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