Fluidic thrust vectoring and control refer to a suite of aerodynamic techniques that achieve directional control of engine thrust by modulating the flow field through the injection of secondary ...

Fluidic thrust vectoring nozzles represent a promising approach in aerospace propulsion, utilising the controlled injection of secondary flows to manipulate the primary exhaust stream. This innovative ...

After nearly two decades of focused development, a Chinese research team has finally proven ...

Summary and Key Points: The X-44 MANTA was envisioned as a radical, tailless derivative of the F-22—stripping away vertical and horizontal tails to cut signature and drag while relying on thrust ...

MONTVILLE, N.J., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by L3Harris Technologies (LHX ...

Way back in 1999, Lockheed Martin had a plan to field a delta-shaped stealth fighter that skipped the need for a conventional tail section, in the F-22-based X-44 Manta. Instead of using a ...

Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoons will be delivered with upgraded control units for their Eurojet EJ200 engines designed to support the future introduction of a thrust-vectoring capability. The digital ...

Few pilots have had an opportunity to fly China’s new J-20 “Mighty Dragon” aircraft, but one of the first test pilots to operate the fifth-generation aircraft said it could be upgraded with a 2D ...

NASA/GRC plans to issue 4 Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for items/services related to the advanced development of the Ares I (also known as the Crew Launch Vehicle) upper stage Thrust Vector Control ...