Fluidic thrust vectoring nozzles represent a promising approach in aerospace propulsion, utilising the controlled injection of secondary flows to manipulate the primary exhaust stream. This innovative ...

The X-44 MANTA was a “radical” 1990s Lockheed Martin concept for a “tailless F-22,” which would have used 3D thrust vectoring ...

Air combat simulator studies consistently show large fighter effectiveness payoffs due to thrust vectoring and/or thrust reversing exhaust nozzles. However, the air-to-air missile related kill ratios ...

-Thrust vectoring gives fighters a party trick with real teeth: by swiveling engine exhaust, jets can pivot, claw for lift, tighten turns, even flirt with a hover. -The F-22, Su-30/35, Su-57—and ...

Japan's Defense Ministry took one look at the F-22's specs and told Mitsubishi: "Yeah, build me something like this." Image source: Lockheed Martin. But now, finally, Japan is getting the fighter ...

video: The maneuverability of unmanned aerial vehicles can be greatly enhanced through the use of variable vectoring technique. The current research developed a novel variable thrust direction ...

Over twenty years after its introduction, the F-22 Raptor remains one of the most agile fighters in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) roster. A short clip, taken from an F-22 demonstration team practice ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Raptor derives its agility in no small part from its excellent thrust ratio and 2D thrust vectoring nozzle, granting increased maneuverability in pitch movements.