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Thrust vectoring. The winglets are there for stability - if they were to try placing ailerons on the winglets, they'd likely be unable to withstand the force exerted on them by the missile moving at speeds of over Mach 2.

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What is gross thrust in a turbine engine verses net thrust?

Hi there, Gross thrust is the reaction of the momentum of the jet stream produced in a gas turbine engine.If you don't know net thrust,let me tell you.Net thrust is the resultant force acting on the aircraft.Net thrust=Gross thrust-Momentum(Intake)Drag.Don't go deep in momentum drag.When the aircraft with turbine engine,is moving...Gross Thrust is more than net thrust.and when the engine is at the rest,gross thrust=net thrust.Hope you got the answer.....Good luck in your future. Hi there, Gross thrust is the reaction of the momentum of the jet stream produced in a gas turbine engine.If you don't know net thrust,let me tell you.Net thrust is the resultant force acting on the aircraft.Net thrust=Gross thrust-Momentum(Intake)Drag.Don't go deep in momentum drag.When the aircraft with turbine engine,is moving...Gross Thrust is more than net thrust.and when the engine is at the rest,gross thrust=net thrust.Hope you got the answer.....Good luck in your future. Gross thrust, means the thrust when there is not forward momentum of the jet. However, the jet has always the forward speed. When we consider this, we can calculate the net thrust as the gross thrust minus the forward momentum.


What is the force that moves a plane forward?

Thrust. The pull of the propellers, the push of the jet engine, the pull of gravity.


How are horsepower and thrust related in a jet aircraft?

The more horsepower you have, the more thrust you will be able to produce. The more horsepower you have, the more thrust you will be able to produce.


How thrust is produced in Boeing 747?

Four GE turbofan engines generate 56,000 pounds of thrust each. This adds to 224,000 pounds of thrust altogether.


Who invented the thrust SSC?

Thrust SSC, was developed by a team headed by Richard Noble.

Related Questions

Can thrust vectoring be used to maneuver spacecraft?

Yes. The NASA space shuttles use hypergolic chemicals to produce thrust vectoring to steer the orbiters in space.


What is on the bottom of a rocketship?

The engine and nozzle and thrust vectoring systems


How does the f22 do stunts?

the F22 has thrust vectoring so it can turn the jet nozzles


How did they start the use of thrust vectoring?

Thrust vectoring was first utilized in aircraft during the 1960s to improve maneuverability and control by directing the engine thrust in different directions. The technology involves altering the direction of the exhaust gases to change the aircraft's attitude without relying solely on control surfaces.


Why did they come up with thrust vectoring?

Thrust vectoring was designed to enhance the aerial performance of (primarily) combat aircraft. While some jet engines are capable of 2-Dimensional thrust vectoring (pitching up and down of the nozzles to aid in lift and y-axis maneuverability), there are a few highly advanced jet aircraft, such as the F-22 Raptor and F-15 ACTIVE, that utilize 3-Dimensional vectoring. This third dimension allows aircraft to angle their engines' thrust sideways to highten x-axis turning power (and opposite vertical on twin engined models for z-axis roll assist). The ability to control the direction of thrust and afterburning output can lead to supermaneuverability, which is 'the ability to perform beyond the physical limits of standard control surfaces.' Simply put, a vectoring aircraft makes a formidable fighter in any combat situation. Even when it comes to the ground (literally), the simple 2D vectoring is useful for STOL (short take-off and landing) and/or VTOL (vertical take-off and landing), which allows for shortened runways and less reliance on wing-generated lift.


Does MIG29 have thrust vectoring?

No, the Mig-35 does though. Though Mikoyan aircraft are quickly becoming obsolete because Sukhoi aircraft are getting much better.


Which F-27 Stryker version is the fastest?

F-27Q but i would recconmend the scimitar if you have the money because i have one and you can do some crazy stunts with the thrust vectoring


What has the author David J Wing written?

David J. Wing has written: 'Static investigation of a multiaxis thrust-vectoring nozzle with variable internal contouring ability' -- subject(s): Static models, Transonic wind tunnels, Thrust vector control, Nozzle flow, Internal flow, Convergent-divergent nozzles, Contours 'Performance characteristics of two multiaxis thrust-vectoring nozzles at Mach numbers up to 1.28' -- subject(s): Nozzles 'Static investigation of two fluidic thrust-vectoring concepts on a two-dimensional convergent-divergent nozzle' -- subject(s): Computational fluid dynamics, Thrust vector control, Coanda effect, Wind tunnel tests, Fluidics, Static tests, Flow visualization, Secondary flow, Two dimensional models, Two fluid models, Convergent-divergent nozzles


Where are the jets to a raptor?

The F-22 Raptor has two dual side by side afterburning Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofans that incorporate thrust vectoring in the pitch axis.


What kind of jet engine does an F-22 Raptor use?

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor uses 2 Pratt & Whitney F119 turbofan engines, with thrust-vectoring capability.


Can airplanes stop in air?

An airplane can have zero ground speed if the wind is going faster then the stall speed of the plane. Some planes made for the military also have thrust vectoring that is capable of allowing the plane to hover.


How do missiles fly?

Missiles fly by using onboard propulsion systems, such as rockets or jet engines, to generate thrust and propel them forward. The missiles are guided in flight by control surfaces like fins or canards, which adjust the missile's trajectory and keep it on course. Additionally, some missiles may use sensors and guidance systems to track and home in on their target.