elevon in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for elevon in the English»Italian Dictionary

elevon [Brit ˈɛlɪvɒn, Am ˈɛləˌvɑn] N

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elevone m

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When it was about 20 feet above the ground, the high speed and position of the elevon caused the right wing to deform and then snap off.

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The rocket experienced a control oscillation as it went transonic, eventually leading to the failure of the rocket's starboard elevon.

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They were also used in areas on the upper forward fuselage, parts of the orbital maneuvering system pods, vertical stabilizer leading edge, elevon trailing edges, and upper body flap surface.

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The word elevon is a portmanteau of elev ator and ailer on.

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The solution usually adopted is to provide large elevator and/or elevon surfaces on the wing trailing edge.

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Leading edge slats were fitted for increased lift during takeoff and landing, while the trailing edges were mostly elevon control surfaces.

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The inputs of the two controls are mixed either mechanically or electronically to provide the appropriate position for each elevon.

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