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| Date: |
01.01.1991 |
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| Title: |
F-18 HARV in flight |
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| Description: |
The modified F-18 flown by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, for high angle of attack research cruises over the nearby desert. A thrust vectoring system, linked to the aircraft's flight control system, was installed on each of the engine exhaust nozzles. The system moves a set of three paddles on each engine to redirect thrust for directional control and increased maneuverability at angles of attack at up to 70 degrees. Data from the F-18 high angle of attack program produced information to validate computer codes and wind tunnel results and led to design methods providing better performance in future aircraft. |
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| ID: |
EC91-495-15 |
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| Credit: |
NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
(NASA-DFRC) |
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