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Why don't F-35Bs take off with the nozzle pointing straight back, and change to 45 degrees when it leaves the ramp? - Quora
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Here's why the F-22 Uses Rectangular Exhaust Nozzles (and F-35, Su-57 and Chinese Stealth Fighters don't) - The Aviation Geek Club
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