Definition of elevon in English:

elevon

noun ˈɛlɪvɒnˈɛləˌvɑn

Aeronautics

The movable part of the trailing edge of a delta wing.
〔航空〕升降副翼
Example sentencesExamples
- At 13.5 seconds after release and at an altitude of approximately 22,000 ft., structural overload of the starboard elevon occurred.
- A large elevon is clearly visible at the mid-section of each trailing edge.
- In supersonic flight, moving the elevons alone doesn't provide enough control; in those conditions, Melvill said, ‘you can no longer move the stick, it's like it's welded to the airplane.’
- The F - 117A has four elevons on the inboard and outboard trailing edge of the wing.
- The actuators move the vehicle's rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.

Origin

1940s: blend of elevator and aileron (because the elevon combines the functions of both).

Definition of elevon in US English:

elevon

nounˈɛləˌvɑnˈeləˌvän

Aeronautics

The movable part of the trailing edge of a delta wing.
〔航空〕升降副翼
Example sentencesExamples
- At 13.5 seconds after release and at an altitude of approximately 22,000 ft., structural overload of the starboard elevon occurred.
- A large elevon is clearly visible at the mid-section of each trailing edge.
- In supersonic flight, moving the elevons alone doesn't provide enough control; in those conditions, Melvill said, ‘you can no longer move the stick, it's like it's welded to the airplane.’
- The actuators move the vehicle's rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight.
- The F - 117A has four elevons on the inboard and outboard trailing edge of the wing.

Origin

1940s: blend of elevator and aileron (because the elevon combines the functions of both).

单词	elevon
释义	Definition of elevon in English: elevon noun ˈɛlɪvɒnˈɛləˌvɑn Aeronautics The movable part of the trailing edge of a delta wing. 〔航空〕升降副翼 Example sentencesExamples At 13.5 seconds after release and at an altitude of approximately 22,000 ft., structural overload of the starboard elevon occurred. A large elevon is clearly visible at the mid-section of each trailing edge. In supersonic flight, moving the elevons alone doesn't provide enough control; in those conditions, Melvill said, ‘you can no longer move the stick, it's like it's welded to the airplane.’ The F - 117A has four elevons on the inboard and outboard trailing edge of the wing. The actuators move the vehicle's rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight. Origin 1940s: blend of elevator and aileron (because the elevon combines the functions of both). Definition of elevon in US English: elevon nounˈɛləˌvɑnˈeləˌvän Aeronautics The movable part of the trailing edge of a delta wing. 〔航空〕升降副翼 Example sentencesExamples At 13.5 seconds after release and at an altitude of approximately 22,000 ft., structural overload of the starboard elevon occurred. A large elevon is clearly visible at the mid-section of each trailing edge. In supersonic flight, moving the elevons alone doesn't provide enough control; in those conditions, Melvill said, ‘you can no longer move the stick, it's like it's welded to the airplane.’ The actuators move the vehicle's rudder, speed brake, elevons and main engines during flight. The F - 117A has four elevons on the inboard and outboard trailing edge of the wing. Origin 1940s: blend of elevator and aileron (because the elevon combines the functions of both).
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