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HORIZONTAL SHAFT ENGINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swivelling nozzle
1, record 1, English, swivelling%20nozzle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From its formal launch in 1996, Rolls-Royce has been involved in all main propulsion system elements of this project. During JSF’S Concept Demonstration phase, Rolls-Royce provided a range of components that enabled Lockheed Martin's X-35B prototype to prove its STOVL capabilities. Rolls-Royce supplied a LiftFan, driven by a shaft from the engine via a geared clutch, and a swivelling nozzle providing horizontal thrust for forward flight that can turn through 90 degrees to redirect the engine's exhaust flow down for vertical lift. 2, record 1, English, - swivelling%20nozzle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tuyère orientable
1, record 1, French, tuy%C3%A8re%20orientable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tuyère pivotante 2, record 1, French, tuy%C3%A8re%20pivotante
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Harrier possède une caractéristique technique très particulière : l'effet VIIFing («Vectoring In Forward Flight»), qui permet à l'avion de se ralentir en vol : le pilote braque à fond les tuyères orientables vers l'avant, ce qui provoque une brusque décélération. Cette technique est un très gros avantage pour le Harrier, en effet, des études ont montré qu'il est extrêmement difficile de rester dans la queue d'un Harrier avec aux commandes un pilote maîtrisant à fond l'effet VIIFing. 3, record 1, French, - tuy%C3%A8re%20orientable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- horizontal shaft engine
1, record 2, English, horizontal%20shaft%20engine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horizontal and vertical shaft engines are accommodated on the mounting platform via a quick-disconnect feature, or the dynamometer drive mechanism can be attached directly to the application. 1, record 2, English, - horizontal%20shaft%20engine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moteur horizontal
1, record 2, French, moteur%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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