Turkey feathers on a fighter jet? š¦
Did you know the F-16 Fighting Falcon has something called āturkey feathersā? These overlapping metal panels surround the jet's powerful engine exhaust nozzle, expanding and contracting as the nozzle changes shape during flight. They help control the flow of hot exhaust gases, allowing the engine to produce the extra thrust needed for high-speed flight.
Join to discover how these unique components work and why they earned their unusual nickname!
See the newly unveiled Thunderbird F-16D up close at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum this season.
