The patent relates to a system for controlling the annular nozzle throat area (and hence the thrust) of a solid-propellant rocket by means of a pintle or plug the position of which is caused to vary in response to pressure variations within the combustion chamber of the rocket.


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    Title :

    System for Controlling the Nozzle Throat Area of a Rocket Motor


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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