hi, i would like to know if this is corect:

a one piece stab (2) = flying stab (f-16?)

a one piece stab (2) moving independantly of each other = elevons (f-18?)

since all jets use fly-by-wire, why wouldnt all have elevons?

just curious,
Vasek

I call then Tailerons, as elevons are dedicated to deltas in my book.

My Tomcat will have Tailerons.

Simply put:
Elevons are independent elevator-surfaces that also give roll-controll. Elevators + Ailerons = Elevons...

Although there's nothing "official" about my explanation, my Air Force time left me with the following:

Control surface on a delta wing which functions as elevator & aileron(F-102 & F-106)=elevon.

Full flying stab which only functions as elevator(F-4) = stabilator

full flying stab which functions as elevator, AND supliments aileron(F-14)=taileron.

FWIW
Johnny

thanks for everyone's info !

Johnny you made things clear 4 me- makes sense "official or not"

Vasek