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US 5699966

EXHAUST NOZZLE OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

Assignee

Filed

Mar 31, 1980

Granted

Dec 23, 1997

Location

CINCINNATI OH US

Abstract

An exhaust nozzle of a gas turbine engine effective for reducing the emission of infrared radiation and providing an extensive maneuvering capability. The nozzle preferably is of the two-dimensional type and includes an exhaust cowl with a generally rectangular cross-sectional exhaust opening and a plug within the downstream end of the cowl. The plug, which is preferably wedge-shaped, is pivotable about a transverse axis running through the aft portion of the plug by an appropriate means, for example, a cam or a screw jack mechanism. The nozzle can also include blocker doors and louvers for providing thrust reversal.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Sep 17, 1982

Rescinded

Apr 9, 1997

Duration

14 years, 6 months

Inventor

  • 1ALLAN D. BEVERAGE

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