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tail cone

American  

noun

Rocketry.
  1. a cone-shaped component at the rear of a jet engine, rocket, or missile, usually serving as an exhaust pipe.


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A few days later, debris from the vessel was found on the ocean floor, including the Titan’s tail cone and other pieces, about 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic wreck.

From New York Times Jun. 28, 2023

On Thursday morning, a robotic vehicle discovered the tail cone of the Titan on the ocean floor, followed by the front and back ends of the Titan’s hull.

From Seattle Times Jun. 23, 2023

Five separate pieces were discovered that allowed authorities to confirm they came from the Titan, including a tail cone.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2023

Coastguard hosted a press conference announcing that "five major pieces of debris" found were from the lost vessel, including its tail cone.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2023

“We’ve gotten the panel area - it’s riveted on. We’re working on the canopy. We’ve got the control system - it’s mostly in, just about all the way in. And the tail cone is on.”

From Washington Times Apr. 4, 2015

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