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NASA image: Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.
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Sep 8, 1969

Lift Fan Model In Ames 40 X 80 Wind Tunnel.

Forward overhead view of lift fan transport model, with two, of a possible six, high pressure ratio wing lift fans....

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NASA image: Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 27, 1967

Lift-Fan Delta Wing Fighter Model in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Top front view of Delta wing lift fan fighter model.

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NASA image: AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 18, 1975

AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 lower front view of DC-9 lift/cruz fan transport model. Pictured with Eloy Martinez (left, mechanic) Leo Hall...

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NASA image: Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.
Image
Jun 19, 1964

Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.

Overhead view of Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane.

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NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Lifting Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E. Fan-in-fuselage model (lifting). 3/4 rear view of fan at low G.P. position. Lift fan on variable height strut...

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NASA image: General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage
Image
Oct 26, 1960

General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust. General...

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NASA image: AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.
Image
Oct 26, 1960

AC-27149-A. General Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Research Model with High Disk Loading Direct Lifting Fan Mounted in Fuselage.

3/4 Low front view of fuselage and fan. Showing jet engine hanging below. Lift fan powered by jet exhaust.

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NASA image: Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 19, 1964

Ryan XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 rear view Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane. Pictured with Tom Wills.

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NASA image: XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane installed in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 19, 1964

XV-5A Lift-Fan VSTOL Airplane installed in Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view Ryan XV-5A lift-fan VSTOL airplane. Pictured with Tom Wills.

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NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 5, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E. Fan-in-fuselage model (lifting). 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position. Lift fan on variable height strut...

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NASA image: General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
Image
May 15, 1961

General Electric Fan-In-Fuselage Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

G.E fan-in-fuselage model (lifting) 3/4 front view of fan at low G.P. position

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NASA image: Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Mar 9, 1961

Tandem Dual Ducted Fan Mounted on Ground Plate in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Tandem dual ducted fan mounted on ground plate. 3/4 rear view. Testing for recirculation decrease in performance of...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1975-AC75-1002
Image
May 5, 1975

ARC-1975-AC75-1002

Large Scale Lift Fan Transport Model test-459 in the 40x80ft w.t.

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-1060
Image
Jun 26, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-1060

Multi Mission Lift Cruise Fan Model in 40x80ft W.T. Test (Test-490)

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NASA image: GRC-2001-C-00109
Image
Nov 11, 1999

GRC-2001-C-00109

OVERHEAD VIEW OF NOZZLE ACOUSTIC TEST RIG POWERED LIFT RIG AND ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL FAN

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NASA image: ARC-1976-AC76-1061
Image
Jun 26, 1976

ARC-1976-AC76-1061

Multi Mission Lift Cruise Fan Model in 40x80ft W.T. Test (Test-490)

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NASA image: ARC-1968-AC-41550
Image
Sep 17, 1968

ARC-1968-AC-41550

V/STOL Lift -cruise fan transport with Stan Dickenson in 40 x 80 ft. W. T.

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NASA image: Lift Engine Pod Model
Image
Feb 5, 1965

Lift Engine Pod Model

3/4 front, top view of Noriar Lift Engine Pod installation in Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-4026-11
Image
Sep 24, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-4026-11

N-206 NASA Ames Research Center 12ft w.t. Pressure Wind Tunnel reconstruction - turning vanes, fan being lifted in

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NASA image: DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Apr 28, 1971

DC-9 V/STOL Transport Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 front view of McDonnell-Douglas Large-Scale lift fan, vertical and/or short take-off and landing (V/STOL),...

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NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

Engineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) have been testing Magnetic Launch Assist Systems, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Oct 1, 1999

Research Technology

In this photograph, a futuristic spacecraft model sits atop a carrier on the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly...

MSFC
NASA image: Research Technology
Image
Mar 1, 2001

Research Technology

This image shows a 1/9 subscale model vehicle clearing the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly referred to as...

MSFC
Audio
Mar 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep416 Bringing The Mission To You

Ep416_Bringing The Mission To You Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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