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− | '''Gimbal''', '''thrust vectoring''' or '''thrust vector control''' (TVC) is the ability of [[engine]]s to | + | '''Gimbal''', '''thrust vectoring''' or '''thrust vector control''' (TVC) is the ability of [[engine]]s to alter the direction of thrust by pivoting. Most [[liquid fuel engine]]s and most [[jet engine]]s support thrust vectoring. This feature increases the turn rate of a [[craft]]. |
− | The [[Stability Augmentation System]] uses this system to stabilize the vessel, but sometimes the effect | + | The [[Stability Augmentation System]] uses this system to stabilize the vessel, but sometimes the effect can be so large that it tears the craft apart. To reduce this hazard it is possible to lock gimbal for each [[engine]] separately, which can also be done with [[action group]]s. |
− | == | + | Prior to [[0.24]] thrust vectoring was only used for [[pitch]] and [[yaw|yawing]]. With 0.24 engines not placed along the [[roll]] axis now participate controlling roll. Also engines with multiple nozzles not along the roll axis of the engine participate, even if the engine is placed along the roll axis, because the nozzles itself are not. This means that every nozzle can be gimballed separately.<!-- I haven't checked this yet, but otherwise the changelog statement wouldn't make sense --> |
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+ | == References == | ||
* {{Wikipedia}} | * {{Wikipedia}} | ||
* {{Wikipedia|Thrust vectoring}} | * {{Wikipedia|Thrust vectoring}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Control]] |
Latest revision as of 16:20, 20 December 2024
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Gimbal, thrust vectoring or thrust vector control (TVC) is the ability of engines to alter the direction of thrust by pivoting. Most liquid fuel engines and most jet engines support thrust vectoring. This feature increases the turn rate of a craft.
The Stability Augmentation System uses this system to stabilize the vessel, but sometimes the effect can be so large that it tears the craft apart. To reduce this hazard it is possible to lock gimbal for each engine separately, which can also be done with action groups.
Prior to 0.24 thrust vectoring was only used for pitch and yawing. With 0.24 engines not placed along the roll axis now participate controlling roll. Also engines with multiple nozzles not along the roll axis of the engine participate, even if the engine is placed along the roll axis, because the nozzles itself are not. This means that every nozzle can be gimballed separately.
References
- Gimbal on Wikipedia
- Thrust vectoring on Wikipedia