The Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC), located inside Edwards Air Force Base, is an aeronautical research center operated by NASA. On March 26, 1976 it was named in honor of the late Hugh L. Dryden, a prominent aeronautical engineer who at the time of his death in 1965 was NASA’s deputy administrator. First known as the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Muroc Flight Test Unit, the DFRC has also been known as the High-Speed Flight Research Station (1949) and the High-Speed Flight Station (1954). Dryden is NASA’s premier site for aeronautical research and operates some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. It is also the home of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), a modified Boeing 747 designed to carry a Space Shuttle orbiter back to Kennedy Space Center if one lands at Edwards. Kevin Petersen is currently the Center’s Director. Until 2004, Dryden operated the oldest B-52 Stratofortress bomber, a B-52B model (tail number 008) which had been converted to drop test aircraft, dubbed ‘Balls 8.’ It dropped a large number of supersonic test vehicles, ranging from the X-15 to its last research program, the hypersonic X-43A, powered by a Pegasus rocket. It was also the last B-52B still flying, but had the fewest flight hours of any existing B-52 bomber. The aircraft was retired and will eventually find a permanent home at the North Gate of Edwards; a fitting location for an aircraft that was arguably the greatest contributor to aerospace and flight test development.
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2008 Farnborough International Airshow – Klimov Pavilion
This “demonstration” was quite the surprise… (Best resolution obtained by selecting “Watch in High Quality” link to the lower right of the video)
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The Russian MiG-35 (Микоян МиГ-35 or Mikoyan-Gurevich-35) is one of Russia’s most advanced fighter jets. Developed from the MiG-29M2 and MiG-29KUB models, the MiG-35 is a massive upgrade that incorporates some of the most advanced avionics and weapons systems in the Russian inventory. The MiG-35 uses the Phazotron-Zuk AE AESA radar. Thrust vectoring nozzles may also be added. This baby represents the marvel of modern-day technology. This plane is unrivalled by any other plane in the MiG inventory.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Maximum speed: Mach 2.4
- Range: 2,000 km
- Ferry range: 3,100 km
- Service ceiling: 18,900 m
- Rate of climb: 330 m/s
- Thrust-to-weight ratio: 1.1
- Weapons load: 6+ tonnes
COMPARABLE AIRCRAFT:
- F-35 Lightning II
- Chengdu J-10B
- Shenyang J-11B
- Eurofighter Typhoon
- Sukhoi Su-30MKI
- Dassault Rafale
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The Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master is a military transonic trainer aircraft. It is based on work done by Aermacchi while working on the Yak-130 as a joint venture with Yakovlev. In 1993, Aermacchi signed an agreement to partner with Yakovlev on the new trainer the firm was developing for the Russian Air Force. The resulting aircraft first flew in 1996 and was brought to Italy the following year to substitute the aging MB-339. At the time, the aircraft was marketed as the Yak/AEM-130, however, by 2000, differences in priorities between the two firms brought about an end to the partnership, with each developing the aircraft independently, with Aermacchi retaining worldwide marketing rights except for Russia and the other CIS nations. A Russian version is also being pursued by Yakovlev and Sokol, under a different time schedule.
The M-346 is a highly modified version of the aircraft the joint venture was producing, and uses equipment exclusively from Western manufacturers. The first prototype rolled out on 7 June 2003 and flew for the first time on 15 July 2004. In January 2005, the Greek Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to become a partner in the programme and, in 2006, Aermacchi signed an industrial cooperation agreement with enic Aerospace Industry. In July 2007, the M-346 flew to the United Arab Emirates for hot weather tests and operational evaluation by the UAE Air Force. In March 2008 the Chilean ENAER signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alenia Aermacchi at the FIDAE air show. On 10 April 2008 one further prototype in the final configuration (new landing gear and air brake, more composite parts) was rolled out: first flight of this “Industrial Baseline Configuration” is expected in June. In May 2008 Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on the marketing, sales, training and support of two Aermacchi trainers, the M-346 and the M-311. On 18 December 2008, the M-346 reached a maximum speed of Mach 1.15 (or 1,255 km/h, that is 677.75 knots or 779.82 mph). The Italian air force intend to acquire a first batch of 14 low rate production M-346 advanced fighter trainer aircraft.
Performance
* Never exceed speed: Mach 1.2 (1,460 km/h, 915 mph)
* Maximum speed: 1,092 km/h (679 mph)
* Stall speed: 166 km/h (104 mph)
* Range: 1,890 km (1,181 miles)
* Service ceiling 13,715 m (45,000 ft)
* Rate of climb: 6,401 m/min (21,000 ft/min)
* Wing loading: 285 kg/m² (58.3 lb/ft²)
* Thrust/weight: 0.84
* Levelled speed record: Mach 0.96
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ICON Aircraft, a start-up Light Sport Aircraft manufacturer, publicly unveiled the ICON A5 consumer sport plane yesterday on the opening day of AirVenture 2008, the world’s largest aviation event taking place in Oshkosh, Wis. The two-seat sport plane is amphibious with retractable landing gear that allows for takeoffs and landings on both land and water. The ICON A5 has already drawn significant interest due to its consumer-friendly design, highlighted by folding wings that allow the plane to be easily stored or towed on the road with a trailer.
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Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy Aerospace Power
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ISC – the exclusive platform for the supply industry
After a successful launch in 2006, the ISC saw a tripling in exhibitors in 2008 with further growth expected for 2010.
Additional suppliers are required to achieve further growth in the aerospace industry. The ISC is also an ideal platform for newcomers not currently supplying to the aerospace sector who seek to enter the growing industry.
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We provide Flight Training in Prince George and Vanderhoof. Please visit us at www.guardianaerospace.net
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Ground effects vehicles and free flight planes and gliders powered by upwash.
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