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F-15B ACTIVE with Thrust Vectoring Nozzles, 1997. Creator: Carla Thomas
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F-15B ACTIVE with Thrust Vectoring Nozzles, 1997. Creator: Carla Thomas
F-15B ACTIVE with Thrust Vectoring Nozzles, 1997. The F-15 ACTIVE in flight over the Mojave Desert, southwestern USA, during a High Stability Engine Control (HISTEC) flight. The twin-engine F-15 is equipped with new Pratt & Whitney nozzles that can turn up to 20 degrees in any direction, giving the aircraft thrust control in the pitch (up and down) and yaw (left and right) directions. On March 27, 1996, NASA began flight testing a new thrust-vectoring concept on the F-15 research aircraft to improve performance and aircraft control. The new concept should lead to signifigant increases in performance of both civil and military aircraft flying at subsonic and supersonic speeds. NASA pilot Rogers Smith and photographer Carla Thomas fly the F-18 chase to accompany the flight
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This print captures the F-15B ACTIVE with Thrust Vectoring Nozzles soaring through the skies over the vast Mojave Desert in southwestern USA. Taken by talented photographer Carla Thomas, this image showcases a significant moment in aviation history. In 1997, NASA initiated flight testing of a groundbreaking thrust-vectoring concept on the F-15 research aircraft to enhance performance and control. Equipped with Pratt & Whitney nozzles capable of turning up to 20 degrees in any direction, this twin-engine marvel revolutionized thrust control in both pitch and yaw directions. Accompanied by NASA pilot Rogers Smith aboard an F-18 chase plane, Carla Thomas seized the opportunity to capture this historic flight during a High Stability Engine Control (HISTEC) mission. The vibrant colors of the aircraft against the desert backdrop create a visually stunning composition that encapsulates technological advancement and exploration. The implications of this new concept extend beyond military applications; it promises substantial performance improvements for civil and military aircraft operating at subsonic and supersonic speeds alike. As such, this photograph represents not only a remarkable achievement but also paves the way for future advancements in aerospace engineering. Carla Thomas's skillful documentation ensures that this momentous event will be forever etched into our collective memory. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity, pushing boundaries in pursuit of progress within America's rich aviation heritage.
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