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JF-104 ground testing reaction control system (RCS) jets
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Photo Number: |
ET-95 |
Photo Date: |
1961 |
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503x480 JPEG Image (150 KBytes)
1074x1024 JPEG Image (561 KBytes)
2517x2400 JPEG Image (2555 KBytes)
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Photo
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JF-104A (formerly YF-104A, serial # 55-2961) was modifed with a hydrogen peroxide reaction control system (RCS). Following a zoom climb to altitudes in the vicinity of 80,000 feet, the RCS system gave the aircraft controllability in the thin upper atmosphere where conventional control surfaces are ineffective. |
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Project
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unknown |
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NASA Photo by: |
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Keywords: |
JF-104A, F-104, YF-104A, 55-2961, hydrogen peroxide reaction control system, RCS |