Deceleron
Type of aileron
The deceleron, or split aileron, was developed in the late 1940s by Northrop, originally for use on the F-89 Scorpion fighter. It is a two-part aileron that can be deflected as a unit to provide roll control, or split open to act as an air brake. Decelerons are used on the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, and in turn to a stabilizer the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit flying wing.[1] In differential use they impart yaw moment, potentially obviating the rudder and vertical stabilizer control surface, although requiring active flight control.
See also
- Index of aviation articles
- Spoileron
References
- ^ https://media.defense.gov/2021/Aug/18/2002834486/-1/-1/0/LOOKBACK_FLYING%20WINGS-PART%201_SM.PDF
External links
- Media related to Decelerons at Wikimedia Commons
- XF-89 Research Report
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