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[[File:Jet engine gimbal.gif|thumb|Thrust vectoring of a [[Basic Jet Engine]]]] | [[File:Jet engine gimbal.gif|thumb|Thrust vectoring of a [[Basic Jet Engine]]]] | ||
| − | '''Gimbal''', '''thrust vectoring''' or '''thrust vector control''' (TVC) is the ability of [[engine]]s to alter the direction of thrust by pivoting. Most [[ | + | '''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 all [[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 is 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. | The [[Stability Augmentation System]] uses this system to stabilize the vessel, but sometimes the effect is 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. | ||
Revision as of 14:49, 5 September 2013
Thrust vectoring of a Basic Jet Engine
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 all 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 is 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.
See also
- Gimbal on Wikipedia
- Thrust vectoring on Wikipedia
