Optimization of Best Device Shape in Subsonic Fluidic Thrust Vectoring Nozzle

Abstract

The Fluidic Thrust Vectoring (FTV) is emerging as a significant technology for high-performance air vehicles. The technology can improve aircraft’s manoeuvrability by manipulating the nozzle flow to deflect from its axial direction. The objectives of this study are to investigate the effect of a mechanical strut on the primary flow and to optimize the aft-nozzle device shape along with the best secondary injection port in a 2D subsonic nozzle