MR BLUE Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hello all, I have seen many beautiful raptor builds and have always wondered what accurate degree to place the unpowered nozzles. I have not been able to get anything online referencing this, I know that both nozzles go up to 20 degrees for vector purposes, but what position are they unpowered? Ive even heard that at rest, the lower flap is slightly more angled than the top. any guidance on this? Thanx in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Try googling "F-22 nozzle". Lots of photos of unpowered Raptor nozzles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 My only suggestion is to model what you see in photos. As 'gb_madcat_sl' stated, a google photo search will give you the info you're looking for. When parked the F-22 nozzles are indeed open. Click the following links. My link My link My link My link My link Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 They're locked in the open position. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MR BLUE Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) Try googling "F-22 nozzle". Lots of photos of unpowered Raptor nozzles. Yep, got alot of those pics, but was hoping someone might actually have come across actual info. an attempt to do a little more than "eyeballing" it. "Rivet counter" designation means that at least I had to ask. Thanx anyway Fellas. Edited August 4, 2016 by MR BLUE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) In no way do I mean to hijack this thread, but just out of curiosity, if one was doing a Raptor build, could exhaust nozzle plugs be made for these maybe with Styrofoam or some material similar cut to the size of the nozzle opening, covered with foil and painted? Edited August 5, 2016 by TomcatFanatic123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 In no way do I mean to hijack this thread, but just out of curiosity, if one was doing a Raptor build, could exhaust nozzle plugs be made for these maybe with Styrofoam or some material similar cut to the size of the nozzle opening, covered with foil and painted? Easy to make them out of Milliput (two part expoxy putty) I would have thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Easy to make them out of Milliput (two part expoxy putty) I would have thought. Good call. Never thought about Milliput. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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