Thrust reverser utilizing integrated structural bypass duct

A thrust reverser system for an aircraft having a jet engine, the jet engine producing a propulsive air flow, the thrust reverser system comprising:

• an engine cowl having a generally hollow body, the body being configured to shroud at least a portion of the jet engine and including a cowl opening;
• a nacelle surrounding at least a portion of the engine cowl, the nacelle including a nacelle opening that is positioned radially outwardly of the cowl opening;
• a blocker door associated with the engine cowl and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the blocker door is generally parallel the propulsive air flow and closes the cowl opening when the blocker door is placed in the first position, and wherein the blocker door is disposed in the propulsive air flow and substantially clears the cowl opening when the blocker door is placed in the second position;
• a nacelle cowl associated with the nacelle and movable between a forward position and a rearward position, wherein placement of the nacelle cowl in the forward position substantially closes the nacelle opening and wherein placement of the nacelle cowl in the rearward position substantially clears the nacelle opening;
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• a cascade vane disposed between the engine cowl and the nacelle and positioned between the cowl opening and the nacelle opening.