This paper presents a summary of two technology programs sponsored by NASA to investigate the characteristics of two thrust vectoring schemes for V/STOL aircraft. The operational capability of the VTOL aircraft is dependent on maximum utilization of the installed thrust in both the cruise and powered lift modes of flight. An effective thrust vectoring system on the cruise propulsion unit is therefore essential to provide maximum payload in hover and STOL plus minimum specific fuel consumption in loiter and cruise. Introducing a high by-pass ratio fan system, augmenting the gas generator thrust, as the propulsion system for VTOL aircraft places increased significance on the performance of the relatively short coupled thrust vectoring systems. The two programs discussed herein include both large-scale and small-scale tests of a vectoring hood system with a vented, internal-lip and swivel nozzle systems. These tests indicated that a satisfactory thrust vectoring system can be developed.


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    Title :

    Experimental investigations of thrust vectoring systems for VTOL aircraft


    Contributors:
    Rolls, L. S. (author) / Aoyagi, K. (author)

    Conference:

    Propulsion Conference ; 1977 ; Orlando, FL, US


    Publication date :

    1977-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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