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elevon Aeronaut.|ˈɛlɪvɒn|
[f. elevator (sense 4 b) + aileron.]
The movable section of the trailing edge of a delta wing, so called because it fulfils the function of both aileron and elevator on the wing and tailplane of an aeroplane so equipped.
1945Sphere 22 Sept. 358 (caption) Elevons. 1946Aircraft Recognition Jrnl. Dec. 65/2 It is not absolutely necessary to have sweep-back in the flying wing's plan form, but it is useful because otherwise the ‘elevons’..would have such poor leverage about the centre of gravity. 1948Jane's Aircraft 21c/1 Longitudinal and lateral control by ‘controllers’ or ‘elevons’ which are hinged on each outer wing to serve as both elevators and ailerons. 1953‘N. Shute’ In the Wet ix. 301 He could see the four engines, the elevons, the flaps, the long line of the fuselage. |