Conformal Fluidic Nozzle

Technology Prioritization: Selected Technology Set

• Fluidic Injection Provides for Afterburning and Thrust Vectoring

• Greater Capability Compared to F-22 Class Exhaust System:

  • Nozzle Weight Reduced 50%
    • No Benefit to TOGW with FCE (due to aerodynamic under or over expansion)
    • 4.0+% Reduction in TOGW with Appropriate Engine Selection

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Conformal fluidic nozzles provide afterburning and pitch/yaw thrust vectoring capabilities with significant reductions in nozzle weight, when compared with the pitch-only vectored F-22 nozzle. Lack of moving parts and the simplified structural integration combine to improve nozzle maintainability and reduce life-cycle cost (LCC).