Accession Number:

ADD002693

Title:

Two Area Rocket Nozzle.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Pannella,Edward A.

Report Date:

1976-03-16

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a device whereby a pintle screwed into an explosive bolt and released when the bolt is exploded is used to alter the area of a rocket nozzle while the rocket is in flight.

Descriptors:

• *Rocket nozzles
• *Variable area nozzles
• *Patents
• Explosive bolts
• Pintles
• Nozzle area ratio

Subject Categories:

• Rocket Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE