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JF-104 ground testing reaction control system (RCS) jets |
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Photo Number: |
E-6595 |
Photo Date: |
1961 |
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558x480 JPEG Image (58 KBytes)
1190x1024 JPEG Image (387 KBytes)
3030x2606 JPEG Image (3,963 KBytes)
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Description: |
JF-104A (formerly YF-104A, serial #55-2961) was modified with a hydrogen peroxide reaction control system (RCS). Following a zoom climb to altitudes in the vicinity of 80,000 feet, the RCS gave the jet controllablity in the thin upper atmosphere where conventional control surfaces are ineffective. |
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Keywords: |
F-104 Starfighter |