elevon
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/ˈɛləvɒn/
English
Definitions
noun
- A moveable surface at the trailing edge of a tailless airplane (such as the space shuttle) that provides pitch and roll control.
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ailevatorelevatorjetevatorailavatorailerontailerontailplaneruddervatorequalizerelevator authorityjetavatorhorizontal stabilizerhigh-lift devicevertical stabilizerflapstabilator