Elevons are control surfaces on aircraft that combine the functions of both elevators and ailerons. They are typically found on delta-wing and flying-wing aircraft. To calculate the surface area of elevons, you can use basic geometric principles. Here’s the formula, definition, and SI unit:
- Surface Area of Elevons:
- Measure the length of one elevon (from the root to the tip).
- Measure the width of one elevon (perpendicular to its length).
- Calculate the surface area of one elevon using the formula:
- Multiply the surface area of one elevon by the total number of elevons on the aircraft (usually two, one on each wing) to find the total surface area of the elevons.