Variable Area Exhaust Nozzle

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Variable Area Exhaust Nozzle

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On a jet engine, an exhaust nozzle of which the exhaust exit opening can be varied in area by means of some mechanical device, permitting variation in the jet velocity. Compare fixed-area exhaust nozzle. [[/a>|/a> ]]

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use