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Title:
Articulated plug nozzle
Abstract:
A propulsion nozzle having a substantially axial nozzle shroud and an articulated plug mounted in spacial relation therewith to form a motive fluid flow path having a throat therebetween. The plug is articulative to permit the throat of the nozzle to be disposed, as required, in a position at the downstream end of the shroud or at a position upstream of the downstream end without translating either the shroud or the plug.
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Inventors:
Speir, Donald W. (Cincinnati, OH, US) McHugh, Donald P. (Cincinnati, OH, US)
Application Number:
636572
Filing Date: 1975-12-01 Publication_date: 1977-08-23 Assignee:
General Electric Company (Cincinnati, OH)
Primary Class(es):
239/265.19
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Other References:
D180-19106-1, Cavanagh et al., "Design Feasibility Study or An Airframe Integrated Nozzle Concept," The Boeing Company, Nov. 1975. (R74AEG452) Dusa et al., Turbine Engine Exhaust Nozzle Performance Investigation, Phase I Interim Report, The Boeing Company, May 1974. |