54K views · 1K reactions | Reverse thrust can be used provide thrust to push the aircraft backward, though aircraft tugs or towbars are more commonly used for that purpose. When reverse thrust is used to push an aircraft back from the gate, the maneuver is called a powerback. Common pre 2000 but now rare for a variety of safety reasons. MD83 | Airline Secrets Exposed | Facebook

"P&W Thrust Reverser Operational Test" Shots from the operational test of the engine thrust reversers. This is a cascade type of the thrust reverser. This type is most typically installed on high bypass ratio turbofan engines. A cascade reverser incorporates radially arranged openings near the aft edge of the fan cowl of a turbofan engine. Within each of the openings is mounted a cascade set of air flow turning vanes. A blocking door and its associated actuating system are positioned flush with

4.7K views · 61 reactions | Thrust reverser in action | Aviation-knowledge | Facebook

447K views · 108 shares | Ornado RB199 nozzle and thrust reverser action!  | Mechanical Engineering world | Facebook