Upturned exhaust system for rotary wing aircraft
US10273018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2033/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exhaust system for reducing infrared emissions of a rotary wing aircraft includes a manifold; an opening in the manifold, the opening configured to face upwards and away from the rotary wing aircraft; and a chimney including a wall positioned about the opening, the chimney configured to eject an emission of intermixed secondary air and engine exhaust upwards and away from the rotary wing aircraft.
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