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Convair JC-131B O-53-7791
Convair JC-131B O-53-7791 (MSN 243), (the letter O denotes Obsolete), modified as JC-131B test-bed. Assigned to Aeronautical Systems Division, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in January 1971 and sed for zero gravity astronaut training, named Sine Gravitate. With windows removed and two Solar T41 APUs in underwing pylon-mounted pods, this JC-131B was the original Vomit Comet. Disposed of to MASDC (Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center) at Davis-Monthan Air Base in Arizona, sold and placed on the civil registry as N3782V. The registration was cancelled on 12 August 2003. Date: 1970s
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1971 2003 Arizona Assigned Astronaut Cancelled Center Comet Convair Davis Monthan Denotes Disposed Disposition Division Gravity Letter Masdc Modified Named Obsolete Pods Registration Registry Removed Sine Solar Sold Storage Systems Test Bed Underwing Vomit Windows Wright Patterson Apus Base January
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In this vintage photograph, Convair JC-131B O-53-7791 (MSN 243) is seen modified as a test-bed for zero gravity astronaut training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the 1970s. Assigned to the Aeronautical Systems Division, this Convair aircraft was given the name "Sine Gravitate" and was a significant part of the astronaut preparation process. The windows were removed from the cabin, and two Solar T41 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) were mounted on underwing pylon-pods. Known as the original "Vomit Comet," this JC-131B played a crucial role in simulating weightlessness for astronauts before their space missions. After its service with the Air Force, it was disposed of to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASDC) at Davis-Monthan Air Base in Arizona. The aircraft was then sold and placed on the civil registry as N3782V. However, the registration was cancelled on August 12, 2003. This Convair JC-131B, with its unique history and modifications, remains an essential part of aviation and space exploration history.
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