Let correct myself before I close this thread: it is referred to as a
multi-directional thrust vectoring nozzle (I just refer it as Vector
Exhaust). The first NASA/Air Force/Pratt & Whitney, mounted one of the
engines of a F-15 (1996), using a F100-PW-229 engine. The first prototype
testing on a single engine is a F-16D-PW229 engine (the Air Force VISTA
program). It was shown on the Discovery Channel under the banner of Extreme
Flying Machines, since this was not a classified program.
For NASA's flight research, each nozzle is mounted to one of the F-15
Active's two F100-PW-229 engines, which have modified fan duct cases to
provide the additional strength required to withstand the vectoring forces.
Installation of the nozzles also required modifications to the aircraft's
rear fuselage and main engine mounts.
F-22 integration: The F119 engine nozzle for the F-22 is the world's first
full production vectoring nozzle, fully integrated into the aircraft/engine
combination as original equipment. The two-dimensional nozzle vectors thrust
20 degrees up and down for improved aircraft agility. This vectoring
increases the roll rate of the aircraft by 50 percent and has features that
contribute to the aircraft stealth requirements. Heat-resistant components
give the nozzles the durability needed to vector thrust, even in afterburner
conditions. With precision digital controls, the nozzles work like another
aircraft flight control surface. Thrust vectoring is an integrated part of
the F-22's flight control system, which allows for seamless integration of
all components working in response to pilot commands. The nozzle is
manufactured at Pratt & Whitney's West Palm Beach facility, home to the
company's military engine design and prototype construction.
Yes! You are right. They did some modification to the airframes.
http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/gallery/photo/F-15ACTIVE/HTML/EC96-43485-3.html
http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/gallery/photo/F-15ACTIVE/HTML/EC96-43456-5.html
Dryden Research Facility
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Steve St.Laurent
2000 DC Dakota 4.7, CC, 4x2, 3:55 (soon 330HP)
2000 Roush Mustang Stage I (awaiting the new SC)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Preacher
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 5:59 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Speed?
Vectored exhaust and vectored thrust are two different animals. The F22 has
vectored exhaust and can make some really radical turns but cannot now, nor
has it ever, done a vertical take off or fly backwards. The Harrier has
vectored thrust and is VTOL.
As for the AirForce having 2 F-16's that have vectored thrust, I think you
are mistaken. Exhaust maybe, thrust, no way. The airframe was not designed
for it! (The newest Vectored thrust aircraft to be tested by the military is
the Osprey which has both VSTOL and VTOL capabilities.)
My original military specialty was Aviation hydraulic systems. Learned on
the A7E Corsair 2 and the A-4 Skyhawk, then transitioned to the new (then)
FA-18. Been a big fan of jet aircraft ever since...
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----- Original Message -----
From: Steve St.Laurent <saint1958@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 8:34 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Speed?
> Hey! I totally agree. The Wart Hog could take direct hits and still fly.
I
> portioned a few Marines to take the planes but they insisted that the
Cobras
> do the job. Boy! Some people just don't get it.
>
> The Air Force has two F-16 that has the Vector Exhaust. But, I was
> surprised someone does has knowledge of this. It was a Russian concept
back
> in the 60-70's era and AF finally tried it. It is weird to see it fly in
> reverse and then sideways. Then we have a F-22 which will have not only
the
> Vector Exhaust but stealth technology.
>
> =================================
> Steve St.Laurent
> 2000 DC Dakota 4.7, CC, 4x2, 3:55 (soon 330HP)
> 2000 Roush Mustang Stage I (awaiting the new SC)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of The Man From Utopia
> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 8:52 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Speed?
>
> You must be talking about the Hawker Harrier... To do the F-16 the whole
> airframe would have to be redesigned to support the engine with vectored
> thrust. I don't really care too much for the Air Farce's idea of dumping
the
> A-10 and using the F-16 for close air support.. You cannot effectively
drive
> a F-16 low and slow, plus a couple of well placed 20mm rounds would put
that
> plane out of commission if it was low and slow. They would also have to
> replace the GAU-20 with the 30 to be an effective tankbuster. The 20mm
> rounds just bounce off of tank armor. Then again a well placed Maverick
> would spoil a tankers day(at a million or two a pop). I saw a couple of
> TBOLT's that came back from the Gulf with some holes from some hits from
> "golden BB's", the F-16 would not have been airworthy in comparison. Being
a
> former grunt myself, if given the choice I would take a lone A-10 over a
> flight of F-16's when I needed some CAS.
>
> Greg
> 95 DSCC v6 5spd
> Rahway NJ
>
> > What about that F-16 that can fly in reverse or sideways?
> >
> > =================================
> > Steve St.Laurent
> > 2000 DC Dakota 4.7, CC, 4x2, 3:55 (soon 330HP)
> > 2000 Roush Mustang Stage I (awaiting the new SC)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of The Man
> > From Utopia
> > Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 3:22 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: Speed?
> >
> > Not really... They used the THUD until 1985, then went to the
> > F-4 Phantom..
> > Now they are either driving F-15 Eagles or F-16 Falcons. Had to get to
> > Virginia very fast...
> >
> > Greg
> > 95 DSCC v6 5spd
> > Rahway NJ
> >
> > > Boy, you sure dated yourself with that one! I'll bet it was
> > > a great ride
> > > though, the THUD was some hunk of airplane.
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "The Man From Utopia" <tmfu@home.com>
> > > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > >Subject: RE: DML: Speed?
> > > >Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 21:47:00 -0500
> > > >
> > > > > .81 mach---T-37.
> > > >
> > > >Mach 1.05---F-105 Thunderchief (NJANG)
> > > >
> > > >Greg
> > > >95 DSCC v6 5spd
> > > >Rahway NJ
> > >
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