Whatever other qualities they may possess, jet fighters are not known for their quiet engines. They could soon become considerably less noisy without any loss in performance, though, thanks to a ...

Jet aircraft are all loud, but few are as loud as the F-18 fighter jet. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati have created a new engine nozzle designed for F-18 fighter planes. According to ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon's actuator nozzle produces a unique squeaking sound as it adjusts for thrust vectoring and engine performance. This distinctive noise, caused by the movement of the nozzle's ...

A variable area nozzle for airliner engine exhausts could reduce noise substantially, according to researchers at the UK's University of Cambridge. Currently used on military engines during ...

Aerospace engineers at the University of Cincinnati have come up with a new nozzle design for F-18 fighter planes to dampen the deafening roar of the engines without hindering performance.

University of Cincinnati doctoral student adjusts a jet engine mounted to the floor of an anechoic chamber to study jet noise. Jet engines can make a symphony of sound from rumbles and roars to ...