Without thrust vectoring, the X-31 lost twice as often as it won against the F/A-18 in mock combat; with it, the X-31 didn’t lose once in 129 matches.

Thrust vectoring is one way to control aerial vehicles. It’s become more popular as technology advances, finding applications on fifth-generation fighter aircraft, as well as long being used … ...

As an experimental Su-27 variant, the Su-27LL-PS tested advanced 2D thrust vectoring for enhanced maneuverability, providing critical insights into supermaneuverable flight dynamics, material ...

Thanks to thrust vectoring and supermaneuverability, these jets can nail tricks most planes could never even dream of. Published: Nov 11, 2015 12:03 PM EST Media Platforms Design Team ...

However, recent research has identified fluidic thrust vectoring as a promising alternative, potentially lowering the overall system mass and complexity of a thrust vectoring system. One of the most ...

video: The maneuverability of unmanned aerial vehicles can be greatly enhanced through the use of variable vectoring technique. The current research developed a novel variable thrust direction ...