Exhaust nozzle control for a gas turbine engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9964069
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14753637

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An exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a duct having a first surface and a second surface extending about a duct axis to define an exhaust flow path, and at least one effector positioned along the first surface. The at least one effector is pivotable about an effector axis to vary a throat area of the exhaust flow path. The at least one effector tapers along the effector axis. A method of exhaust control for a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.

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RTX CORPORATION10 FARM SPRINGS ROAD FARMINGTON CT 06032

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Roberge, Gary D Tolland, US 140 1355

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