Spanish thrust-vectoring nozzle begins trials

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Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP) is to perform ground-based tests of its prototype variable-geometry thrust-vectoring convergent/divergent nozzle that the company is offering for the EJ2000 which would power the Eurofighter. According to the company, the nozzle can achieve deflection angles of 20 degrees or more while weighing less than alternative approaches. The three-ring nozzle is also reported to be capable of boosting the EJ2000's thrust by 2% at subsonic speeds, 7% at typical supersonic cruise speeds and 12-14% near M2 with the greatest improvement at altitudes from 20,000ft to 35,000ft, while reducing a typical take-off run by up to 20%.

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, Spain, Aircraft Engine Fuel Valves & Nozzles, Aircraft fuel systems, Nozzles, Article, Industria de Turbo Propulsores S.A.

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USAF to test redesigned survival radio

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The US Air Force is set to conduct field testing of a redesigned variant of the Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) handheld radio from Boeing. CSEL was redesigned to correct four of the six major problems discovered during operational testing in 1998. The redesigned CSEL features a reconfigured tactile keypad that provides positive feedback each time a key is hit. The new radio also features a dramatic improvement in its voice transmission capabilities.

United States, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Ground Mobile & Base Transceivers, Transceivers

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Team STAR targets latest tests

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The Smart Trajectory Artillery Round consortium composed of the British Aerospace Royal Ordnance division, the UK Defence Evaluation and Research Agency and Thomson-Thorn Missile Electronics is readying its tests at the Yuma Proving Ground. The tests are designed to lessen the range dispersion of artillery rounds through the use of a correction module which will use a one-shot deployable drag brake in tandem with Global Positioning System satellite data.

United Kingdom, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Artillery Shells, British Aerospace Royal Ordnance

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