Patent ID: 6932661

Claim:
In combination with a jet propulsion body from which propulsion jet flow emerges, directional maneuvering means comprising: a transition duct through which the emerging propulsion jet flow is conducted; mounting means for connecting the transition duct to the propulsion body in angularly adjusted positions thereof; an exhaust duct attached to the transition duct through which exiting of the propulsion jet flow therefrom is effected; vane means pivotally mounted on the exhaust duct for angular adjustment of said exiting of the propulsion jet flow relative to the body while imparting forward thrust thereto; and flap means movably mounted on the exhaust duct for selectively blocking said exiting of the propulsion jet flow exiting directly therefrom while backwardly redirecting the propulsion jet flow from the exhaust duct to impart reverse thrust to the body in said angularly adjusted positions thereof.