NASA Armstrong's F-15 Research Fleet: Supporting Aeronautics and Spaceflight Innovation
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Dede Dinius
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NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center operates a diverse fleet of modified research aircraft, including F-15s (tail numbers 836, 884, and 885), used for dedicated research support and pilot training. These twin-engine, two-seat jets serve NASA, industry, and academia in advancing aeronautics and spaceflight research.
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Each platform plays a distinct role in advancing how we fly, gather data, and explore the edges of the atmosphere, making the center's lineup as versatile as it is groundbreaking.
These three, two-seat modified F-15s are twin-engine jet aircraft that provide NASA, industry, and academia a...
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