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F-15A

F-15A #281 in flight

 
Photo Number: EC78-09319
Photo Date: February 24, 1978
 
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Photo
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F-15A #281 in flight
 
Project
Description:
F-15A (Serial #71-0281) was obtained by NASA from the U.S. Air Force in 1976 and along with F-15A #287 was used for more than 25 advanced research projects involving aerodynamics, performance, propulsion control, control integration, instrumentation development, human factors, and flight test techniques. Included in these projects was there role as testbeds to evaluate aerodynamic pressures on Space Shuttle thermal protection tiles at specific altitudes and speeds.
 
NASA Photo by: NASA
 
Keywords: F-15; F-15A; 281; A model; research projects; space shuttle thermal protection tiles
 


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