What's a Thrust Vectoring?
Thrust Vectoring, Also Known as Thrust Vector Control, Is the Ability of an Aircraft, Rocket, or Other Vehicle to Manipulate the Direction of the Thrust from...
Thrust vectoring, also known as thrust vector control, is the ability of an aircraft, rocket, or other vehicle to manipulate the direction of the thrust from its engine or motor to control the attitude or angular velocity of the vehicle.
What is the point of thrust vectoring?
Tactical missiles and small projectiles
Thrust vectoring is a way to reduce a missile's minimum range, before which it cannot reach a speed high enough for its small aerodynamic surfaces to produce effective maneuvering.
What planes thrust vectoring?
Modern thrust vectoring technology employs a movable thrust nozzle in place of the paddles. Using this technology, the F-22 Raptor can angle its thrust up to 24 degrees up or down. Russia began incorporating TVC into the Sukhoi Su-30 and the newer Su-35. It's also a feature of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter.
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