Thrust Vectoring - List of Vectored Thrust Aircraft

List of Vectored Thrust Aircraft

Thrust vectoring can convey two main benefits: VTOL/STOL, and higher maneuverability. Aircraft are usually optimized to maximally exploit one benefit, though will gain in the other.

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