-Thrust vectoring gives fighters a party trick with real teeth: by swiveling engine exhaust, jets can pivot, claw for lift, tighten turns, even flirt with a hover. -The F-22, Su-30/35, Su-57—and ...
I got to see the F-22 Raptor show off its insane thrust vectoring capabilities—and it was nothing short of jaw-dropping. From the falling leaf maneuver to J-turns and tail slides, this aircraft defies ...
The F-22 will be remembered for being a generation or two ahead of its time with respect to air superiority prowess and maneuverability. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is renowned for its ...
A Chinese research team has successfully tested a streamlined thrust-vectoring concept on a high-speed unmanned aircraft, pushing drones into high-subsonic flight.
In a world first, Chinese researchers have flight-tested new streamlined thrust technology in a high-speed drone, capping nearly two decades of research in the area for the lead scientist. The lighter ...