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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....

ARC
NASA image: With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight
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Dec 8, 2000

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight

With a small stabilization parachute trailing behind, the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under...

AFRC
NASA image: The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.
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Dec 8, 2000

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator is suspended under a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter during a...

AFRC
NASA image: A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter slowly lowers the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator to the ground under the watchful eyes of ground crew at the conclusion of a captive-carry test flight
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Dec 8, 2000

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter slowly lowers the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator to the ground under the watchful eyes of ground crew at the conclusion of a captive-carry test flight

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter slowly lowers the X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator to the ground under...

AFRC
NASA image: The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator and its U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter mothership fly over a dry lakebed runway during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center
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Dec 8, 2000

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator and its U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter mothership fly over a dry lakebed runway during a captive-carry test flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center

The X-40 sub-scale technology demonstrator and its U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter mothership fly over a dry...

AFRC
NASA image: A71-8290. Swept Augmentor Wing Model Being Installed Into The Test Section Of The Ames 40 X 80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jun 25, 1997

A71-8290. Swept Augmentor Wing Model Being Installed Into The Test Section Of The Ames 40 X 80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

(11/12/1971) 3/4 Scale swept augmentor wing Quest model being installed into the test section of the ames 40 x 80...

ARC
NASA image: Wranglers steadied the X-40A at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, March 14, 2001, as the experimental craft was carried to 15,000 feet for an unpiloted glide flight
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Mar 14, 2001

Wranglers steadied the X-40A at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, March 14, 2001, as the experimental craft was carried to 15,000 feet for an unpiloted glide flight

Wranglers steadied the X-40A at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, March 14, 2001, as the...

AFRC
NASA image: First flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for the X-40A was a 74 second glide from 15,000 feet on March 14, 2001
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Mar 14, 2001

First flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for the X-40A was a 74 second glide from 15,000 feet on March 14, 2001

First flight at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center for the X-40A was a 74 second glide from 15,000 feet on March...

AFRC
NASA image: Ground crewmen help guide the alignment of the X-40A as the experimental craft is gently lowered to the ground by a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter following a captive-carry test flight
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Dec 8, 2000

Ground crewmen help guide the alignment of the X-40A as the experimental craft is gently lowered to the ground by a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter following a captive-carry test flight

Ground crewmen help guide the alignment of the X-40 technology demonstrator as the experimental craft is gently...

AFRC
NASA image: A worker attaches covers for the nose pitot boom before removing the unpiloted X-40 from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, following its successful free-flight on March 14, 2001
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Mar 14, 2001

A worker attaches covers for the nose pitot boom before removing the unpiloted X-40 from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California, following its successful free-flight on March 14, 2001

A worker attaches covers for the nose pitot boom before removing the unpiloted X-40 from the runway at Edwards Air...

AFRC
NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
Image
Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

AFRC
NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
Image
Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

AFRC
NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
Image
Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

AFRC
NASA image: The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots
Image
Dec 19, 2002

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19, 2002, raising its landing gear in flight for the first time. The X-45A flew for 40 minutes and reached an airspeed of 195 knots

The first X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its sixth flight on Dec. 19,...

AFRC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Image
May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Kennedy Space Center, Florida

This is an X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar image spanning an area of about 20 kilometers by 40 kilometers 12 miles...

JPL
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0480-48
Image
Oct 30, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0480-48

55% Sharc Model Test, 40 x 80 W.T. Test-597 (Subsonic High Alpha Res Concept) Moved from Model Shop to 40 x 80 W.T.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0480-42
Image
Oct 30, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0480-42

55% Sharc Model Test, 40 x 80 W.T. Test-597 (Subsonic High Alpha Res Concept) Moved from Model Shop to 40 x 80 W.T.

ARC
NASA image: Rotor Blade Test in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.
Image
Jan 22, 1957

Rotor Blade Test in the NACA Ames 40x80 foot Wind Tunnel.

One of the first helicopter tests in the 40 x 80 wind tunnel. John McCloud, pictured, started helicopter work in the...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0480-43
Image
Oct 30, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0480-43

55% Sharc Model Test, 40 x 80 W.T. Test-597 (Subsonic High Alpha Res Concept) Moved from Model Shop to 40 x 80 W.T.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0030-83
Image
Feb 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0030-83

Wright Flyer Replica Test-40-0047: 40 x 80 ft. Wind Tunnel. AIAA crew

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0030-64
Image
Feb 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0030-64

Wright Flyer Replica Test-40-0047: 40 x 80 ft. Wind Tunnel.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0030-63
Image
Feb 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0030-63

Wright Flyer Replica Test-40-0047: 40 x 80 ft. Wind Tunnel.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1968-A-40937
Image
May 28, 1968

ARC-1968-A-40937

Lear Jet in 40 x 80 ft. Wind Tunnel with Ed Varrette. Angle of Attack=40 degrees.

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1969-AC99-0030-65
Image
Feb 19, 1999

ARC-1969-AC99-0030-65

Wright Flyer Replica Test-40-0047: 40 x 80 ft. Wind Tunnel.

ARC
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