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trigun5

Subject: F-16 with Full effect thrust vectoring nozzle

Post ID# 826

Message Number 1
Date Posted: 29 August 2005, 8:25:42 AM

I was just wondering if anyone had heard about an expiremental F-16 with a thrust vectoring nozzle that is more advanced that the F-119 in the f-22. The nozzle I am referring to doesn't just move up and down, and side to side. but the nozzle segments themselves actually move the exhaust air. Where as the F-22, the thrust vectoring is limited to up and down. With the F-15 ACTIVE, it has axis-symmectrical thrust vectoring as well as the Su-37. But on those two aircraft, The tailpipe duct itself moves. On the F-16 I am referring to The nozzle segments the parts that open and close are used to direct the exhaust air in just about any direction. I would like to hear if any of you know where I can find info on this aircraft or engine.

Tony Rogue aka Trigun5

f_14_tomcat

Subject: F-16 with Full effect thrust vectoring nozzle

Post ID# 829

Message Number 2
Date Posted: 31 August 2005, 2:48:34 AM

there is more information and pictures about the NF-16D MATV/VISTA at http://www.f-16.net/f-16_versions_article19.html.