Tag: Flight Test Files

The “Flight Test Files” series of articles explores the aircraft used by the Dryden Flight Research Center over the years in its pursuit of aeronautical advancements.

Flight Test Files: B-47A Stratojet

In the early 1950s, as aircraft designs pushed the limits of speed…

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Flight Test Files: Grumman F-14 Tomcat

NASA Dryden played a key role in advancing the Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s…

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Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket – Chasing Mach 2

Before manned spaceflight, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket was pushing boundaries at the…

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Flight Test Files: Convair XF-92A Dart

As part of the Flight Test Files series, which explores groundbreaking aeronautical…

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NASA’s X-15: Original and Unaltered 1959 Documentary

The NASA X-15: Original and Unaltered 1959 Documentary offers a rare glimpse…

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Flight Test Files: The Douglas D-558-I Skystreak

The Skystreak performed an important role in aeronautical research by its being…

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Flight Test Files: Martin B-57B Canberra

During the early 1970s, a Martin B-57B Canberra (ex USAF 52-1576) took…

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Flight Test Files: B-47A Stratojet

NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station obtained this B-47A Stratojet (labeled NACA 150)…

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Flight Test Files: Viper X

On June 14, 2021, the NF-16D Variable In-Flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) was…

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Flight Test Files: A-5A Vigilante

In 1963, a North American Aviation A-5A Vigilante jet was utilized for…

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