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Thrust Reversal Systems

The document discusses different types of thrust reversal systems used on aircraft: - Translating cowl type uses blocker doors to divert exhaust forward, reducing landing roll. - Pivoting door type has two doors that pivot open to redirect thrust. - Clam shell door type uses a single clam shell door that opens to redirect thrust. - Target door type features a single target-shaped door that redirects thrust slightly forward. These systems divert engine thrust forward on landing to slow the aircraft and reduce brake wear.

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Thrust Reversal Systems

The document discusses different types of thrust reversal systems used on aircraft: - Translating cowl type uses blocker doors to divert exhaust forward, reducing landing roll. - Pivoting door type has two doors that pivot open to redirect thrust. - Clam shell door type uses a single clam shell door that opens to redirect thrust. - Target door type features a single target-shaped door that redirects thrust slightly forward. These systems divert engine thrust forward on landing to slow the aircraft and reduce brake wear.

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THRUST REVERSAL

SYSTEMS
THRUST REVERSAL
THRUST REVERSAL, ALSO CALLED REVERSE THRUST, IS THE
TEMPORARY DIVERSION OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE'S THRUST SO THAT
IT IS DIRECTED FORWARD, RATHER THAN BACKWARD. REVERSE
THRUST ACTS AGAINST THE FORWARD TRAVEL OF THE AIRCRAFT,
PROVIDING DECELERATION. THRUST REVERSER SYSTEMS ARE
FEATURED ON MANY JET AIRCRAFT TO HELP SLOW DOWN JUST AFTER
TOUCH-DOWN, REDUCING WEAR ON THE BRAKES AND ENABLING
SHORTER LANDING DISTANCES.
Thrust reversers
reduce the landing roll out.
In civilian aircraft this is primarily
to save wear and tear on the brakes,
to clear busy runways and to achieve
quick turn-rounds, i.e. keeping passenger
delays to a minimum.
In military aircraft the above can apply,
and also to give shorter landings for tactical reasons,
i.e. the aircraft can land and unload supplies quickly,
thus minimizing any risk in hostile environments.
Diverting some or all of a rearward directed jet
in an almost forward direction,
will provide a reverse thrust.

The gas stream should be directed


in a completely forward direction;
but this is not possible for aerodynamic reasons.
Yet an angle of 90o to 45o forward is common,
giving reverse thrust up to 50% of forward thrust.
Translating Cowl Type

Reverse Thrust BLOCKER


DOORS

CASCADES

Used on –C17 The C17 deployment is extremely


unusual
in that it can deploy the thrust reversers in flight
for a tactical descent from high altitude,
thereby minimising the threat of
anti-aircraft fire etc in a hostile area.
Pivoting Door Type

PIVOTING
DOOR

Reverse Thrust

PIVOTING
DOOR

Used on –
The RAF Sentinel R17 It comprises
of two doors on this system,
but multi door systems are
replacing
the translating cowl designs
on high by-pass fan engines.
Clam Shell Door Type

CLAM SHELL
DOOR

Reverse Thrust

CLAM SHELL
DOOR

Used on –
AIRBUS A320
Target Door Type TARGET DOOR

Reverse Thrust

TARGET DOOR

Used on –
The Tornado
This system does redirect
the jet thrust slightly forward,
witness the exhaust staining
on the aircraft fuselage and
tail.
TRANSLATING COWL TYPE

PIVOTING DOOR TYPE

CLAM SHELL DOOR TYPE

TARGET DOOR TYPE

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