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X-1A supersonic research aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-x-1a-supersonic-research-aircraft-36745274.htmlRMC3NTY6–X-1A supersonic research aircraft
Hunting H126 jet flap research aircraft, XN714. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hunting-h126-jet-flap-research-aircraft-xn714-image504804223.htmlRM2M97PX7–Hunting H126 jet flap research aircraft, XN714.
Dryden Research Aircraft Fleet, 1997 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dryden-research-aircraft-fleet-1997-135021773.htmlRMHRJNJ5–Dryden Research Aircraft Fleet, 1997
Photograph of the X-15 research aircraft being trucked to Cleveland Public Auditorium for complete assembly and display during the Space Science Fair of 1950. Dated 20th Century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-photograph-of-the-x-15-research-aircraft-being-trucked-to-cleveland-162597234.htmlRMKCEXC2–Photograph of the X-15 research aircraft being trucked to Cleveland Public Auditorium for complete assembly and display during the Space Science Fair of 1950. Dated 20th Century
BELL X-1 US Army supersonic research aircraft in 1947 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bell-x-1-us-army-supersonic-research-aircraft-in-1947-31760553.htmlRMBRJPWD–BELL X-1 US Army supersonic research aircraft in 1947
Sep. 09, 1953 - Delta research aircraft for Farnborough: This is the first in flight photograph of the Fairey Delta 2, which will make its first public appearance at teh 1955 S.B.A.C. Flying Display at Farnborough next week. Most advanced research aircraft yet built in Britain, the Fairey Delta 2 is capable of exceeding range of altitudes. Its 60 degrees sweptback delta wings represent the most advanced configuration yet flown and British aeroplane. It has a Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet and is fitted with a Fairey Powered Flying Controls Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sep-09-1953-delta-research-aircraft-for-farnborough-this-is-the-first-image69285482.htmlRME0M69E–Sep. 09, 1953 - Delta research aircraft for Farnborough: This is the first in flight photograph of the Fairey Delta 2, which will make its first public appearance at teh 1955 S.B.A.C. Flying Display at Farnborough next week. Most advanced research aircraft yet built in Britain, the Fairey Delta 2 is capable of exceeding range of altitudes. Its 60 degrees sweptback delta wings represent the most advanced configuration yet flown and British aeroplane. It has a Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet and is fitted with a Fairey Powered Flying Controls
New type of research aircraft . A novel type of light aeroplane differing in use from the heavier than air machine in general use is the Pterodactyl a tailless cabin monoplane . The machine in flight . 22 June 1931 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/new-type-of-research-aircraft-a-novel-type-of-light-aeroplane-differing-in-use-from-the-heavier-than-air-machine-in-general-use-is-the-pterodactyl-a-tailless-cabin-monoplane-the-machine-in-flight-22-june-1931-image359761602.htmlRM2BW8FGJ–New type of research aircraft . A novel type of light aeroplane differing in use from the heavier than air machine in general use is the Pterodactyl a tailless cabin monoplane . The machine in flight . 22 June 1931
DLR research aircraft ATRA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dlr-research-aircraft-atra-71467619.htmlRME47HJY–DLR research aircraft ATRA
Short SC.1 VTOL research aircraft making a transition from hovering to forward flight Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-short-sc1-vtol-research-aircraft-making-a-transition-from-hovering-138031242.htmlRMJ0FT76–Short SC.1 VTOL research aircraft making a transition from hovering to forward flight
Underside of NASA's NF-15B Research Aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-underside-of-nasas-nf-15b-research-aircraft-52114018.htmlRMD0NYXX–Underside of NASA's NF-15B Research Aircraft
X-3 Stiletto research aircraft on the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base, Kern County, California, April, 1954. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/x-3-stiletto-research-aircraft-on-the-ramp-at-edwards-air-force-base-kern-county-california-april-1954-image-courtesy-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-nasa-image245270431.htmlRMT710X7–X-3 Stiletto research aircraft on the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base, Kern County, California, April, 1954. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()
Aircraft taking off from blue ice runway in Antarctica Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aircraft-taking-off-from-blue-ice-runway-in-antarctica-19494480.htmlRMB3M1BC–Aircraft taking off from blue ice runway in Antarctica
An X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket drop away from NASA's B-52B launch here Nov. 16. The mission originated from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Moments later the Pegasus booster ignited to accelerate the X-43A to its intended speed of Mach 10. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-x-43a-hypersonic-research-aircraft-and-its-modified-pegasus-booster-43203862.htmlRMCE82Y2–An X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket drop away from NASA's B-52B launch here Nov. 16. The mission originated from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Moments later the Pegasus booster ignited to accelerate the X-43A to its intended speed of Mach 10.
Avro 707 delta wing research aircraft in flight during Farnborough Air Display. September 1953 P004657 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-avro-707-delta-wing-research-aircraft-in-flight-during-farnborough-20457298.htmlRMB57WDP–Avro 707 delta wing research aircraft in flight during Farnborough Air Display. September 1953 P004657
The X-24A lifting-body research aircraft begins its rocket-powered flight after being launched from the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership during a research flight. Lifting bodies demonstrated the ability of pilots to maneuver and safely land a wingless vehicle designed to fly back to Earth from space and be landed like an aircraft at a pre-determined site. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-x-24a-lifting-body-research-aircraft-begins-its-rocket-powered-flight-after-being-launched-from-the-wing-of-nasas-b-52-mothership-during-a-research-flight-lifting-bodies-demonstrated-the-ability-of-pilots-to-maneuver-and-safely-land-a-wingless-vehicle-designed-to-fly-back-to-earth-from-space-and-be-landed-like-an-aircraft-at-a-pre-determined-site-image438664200.htmlRM2GDJTJG–The X-24A lifting-body research aircraft begins its rocket-powered flight after being launched from the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership during a research flight. Lifting bodies demonstrated the ability of pilots to maneuver and safely land a wingless vehicle designed to fly back to Earth from space and be landed like an aircraft at a pre-determined site.
Hunting H126, research aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hunting-h126-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-image432693781.htmlRM2G3XW99–Hunting H126, research aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford
Avro 707C WZ744, Delta Wing Research aircraft RAF Museum Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-avro-707c-wz744-delta-wing-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-111496238.htmlRMGDB2GE–Avro 707C WZ744, Delta Wing Research aircraft RAF Museum Cosford
Southampton University Vans RV-12 research aircraft, arrives at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/southampton-university-vans-rv-12-research-aircraft-arrives-at-the-royal-international-air-tattoo-2023-image559810792.htmlRF2RENGAG–Southampton University Vans RV-12 research aircraft, arrives at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2023
Hunting H126, research aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hunting-h126-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-image349054405.htmlRF2B7TPCN–Hunting H126, research aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford
Capt. Charles E. Yeager in front of Air Force's Bell-built X-1 supersonic research aircraft. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-capt-charles-e-yeager-in-front-of-air-forces-bell-built-x-1-supersonic-36588939.htmlRMC3ENFR–Capt. Charles E. Yeager in front of Air Force's Bell-built X-1 supersonic research aircraft.
Hunting H126 jet flap research aircraft, XN714. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hunting-h126-jet-flap-research-aircraft-xn714-image504804212.htmlRM2M97PWT–Hunting H126 jet flap research aircraft, XN714.
Tampa, United States Of America. 31st July, 2023. Tampa, United States of America. 31 July, 2023. A NASA ER-2 Earth Resources aircraft from the Armstrong Flight Research Center departs MacDill Air Force Base, July 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. The ER-2 is researching terrestrial gamma-flashes over the Gulf of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Credit: SrA Joshua Hastings/US Air Force Photo/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tampa-united-states-of-america-31st-july-2023-tampa-united-states-of-america-31-july-2023-a-nasa-er-2-earth-resources-aircraft-from-the-armstrong-flight-research-center-departs-macdill-air-force-base-july-31-2023-in-tampa-florida-the-er-2-is-researching-terrestrial-gamma-flashes-over-the-gulf-of-mexico-central-america-and-the-caribbean-credit-sra-joshua-hastingsus-air-force-photoalamy-live-news-image560132535.htmlRM2RF86NB–Tampa, United States Of America. 31st July, 2023. Tampa, United States of America. 31 July, 2023. A NASA ER-2 Earth Resources aircraft from the Armstrong Flight Research Center departs MacDill Air Force Base, July 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. The ER-2 is researching terrestrial gamma-flashes over the Gulf of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Credit: SrA Joshua Hastings/US Air Force Photo/Alamy Live News
B 52B launch aircraft takes off carrying an X 43A hypersonic research aircraft on an evaluation flight Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-b-52b-launch-aircraft-takes-off-carrying-an-x-43a-hypersonic-research-17524110.htmlRFB0E852–B 52B launch aircraft takes off carrying an X 43A hypersonic research aircraft on an evaluation flight
NASA Martin WB-57F Canberra high-altitude scientific research aircraft visiting RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, UK. Rare, specialised jet plane on UK visit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nasa-martin-wb-57f-canberra-high-altitude-scientific-research-aircraft-visiting-raf-mildenhall-in-suffolk-uk-rare-specialised-jet-plane-on-uk-visit-image418907351.htmlRM2F9ETGR–NASA Martin WB-57F Canberra high-altitude scientific research aircraft visiting RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, UK. Rare, specialised jet plane on UK visit
Feb. 02, 1960 - 1,500 Mph Steel Aircraft Takes Shape. The Bristol Type 188, stainless steel, welded, research aircraft, designed to fly at 1,500 Mph, under construction at Filton, England. Due to begin tests this year, the single seat 188 will be powered by two De Havilland Gyron, reheated, turbo jet engines and intended for the investigation of the problems of high speed flight in which heat plays a great part Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/feb-02-1960-1500-mph-steel-aircraft-takes-shape-the-bristol-type-188-image69363600.htmlRME0RNYC–Feb. 02, 1960 - 1,500 Mph Steel Aircraft Takes Shape. The Bristol Type 188, stainless steel, welded, research aircraft, designed to fly at 1,500 Mph, under construction at Filton, England. Due to begin tests this year, the single seat 188 will be powered by two De Havilland Gyron, reheated, turbo jet engines and intended for the investigation of the problems of high speed flight in which heat plays a great part
The Arctic Ocean/Svalbard 19980820: The Orion aircraft used for mapping the seabeds is almost without windows. Instruments take most of the space. Geophysicist and team leader John Brozena uses three GPS satellite navigators (shelf to the right) and fixed point on land to map the aircraft's course with centimeters margin. (Photo: Erik Veigård/NTB Plus) Svalbard / research / marine research / aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-arctic-oceansvalbard-19980820-the-orion-aircraft-used-for-mapping-the-seabeds-is-almost-without-windows-instruments-take-most-of-the-space-geophysicist-and-team-leader-john-brozena-uses-three-gps-satellite-navigators-shelf-to-the-right-and-fixed-point-on-land-to-map-the-aircrafts-course-with-centimeters-margin-photo-erik-veigrdntb-plus-svalbard-research-marine-research-aircraft-image487321420.htmlRM2K8RBCC–The Arctic Ocean/Svalbard 19980820: The Orion aircraft used for mapping the seabeds is almost without windows. Instruments take most of the space. Geophysicist and team leader John Brozena uses three GPS satellite navigators (shelf to the right) and fixed point on land to map the aircraft's course with centimeters margin. (Photo: Erik Veigård/NTB Plus) Svalbard / research / marine research / aircraft
DLR research aircraft ATRA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dlr-research-aircraft-atra-71467621.htmlRME47HK1–DLR research aircraft ATRA
The Fairey Delta II plane, which set a new world air speed record of 1,132 miles an hour, was piloted by Lionel Peter Twiss over the 15-25 kilometre course near Chichester and Ford, Sussex. The new record was disclosed in a Royal Aero Club statement, which said figures were subject to official confirmation. The Fairey Delta II, known as the Droop Snoot from its appearance, has been described as Britain's most advanced research aircraft. Mr Twiss, a wartime DSC and bar, was the first to pilot the Fairey Delta II in 1954. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-fairey-delta-ii-plane-which-set-a-new-world-air-speed-record-of-106787333.htmlRMG5MG99–The Fairey Delta II plane, which set a new world air speed record of 1,132 miles an hour, was piloted by Lionel Peter Twiss over the 15-25 kilometre course near Chichester and Ford, Sussex. The new record was disclosed in a Royal Aero Club statement, which said figures were subject to official confirmation. The Fairey Delta II, known as the Droop Snoot from its appearance, has been described as Britain's most advanced research aircraft. Mr Twiss, a wartime DSC and bar, was the first to pilot the Fairey Delta II in 1954.
Antenna on NASA's NF-15B Research Aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-antenna-on-nasas-nf-15b-research-aircraft-52114017.htmlRMD0NYXW–Antenna on NASA's NF-15B Research Aircraft
United States Air Force XF-92A research aircraft in flight near Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1953. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/united-states-air-force-xf-92a-research-aircraft-in-flight-near-edwards-air-force-base-california-1953-image-courtesy-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-nasa-image261099107.htmlRMW4P2G3–United States Air Force XF-92A research aircraft in flight near Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1953. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()
North American X-15A-2 Hypersonic Research Aircraft. The National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, USA. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/north-american-x-15a-2-hypersonic-research-aircraft-the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force-dayton-ohio-usa-image592276671.htmlRM2WBGEX7–North American X-15A-2 Hypersonic Research Aircraft. The National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
An X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from NASA's B-52B launch aircraft here Nov. 16. The mission originated from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Minutes later the X-43A separated from the Pegasus booster and accelerated to its intended speed of Mach 10. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-x-43a-hypersonic-research-aircraft-and-its-modified-pegasus-booster-43203877.htmlRMCE82YH–An X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from NASA's B-52B launch aircraft here Nov. 16. The mission originated from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Minutes later the X-43A separated from the Pegasus booster and accelerated to its intended speed of Mach 10.
Farnborough Air Display and Exhibition. ;The short bros. 2SC12 Research Aircraft. ;September 1958 ;P004844 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-farnborough-air-display-and-exhibition-the-short-bros-2sc12-research-20492427.htmlRMB59E8B–Farnborough Air Display and Exhibition. ;The short bros. 2SC12 Research Aircraft. ;September 1958 ;P004844
F-18 Systems Research Aircraft (SRA) in flight Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/f-18-systems-research-aircraft-sra-in-flight-image365574983.htmlRM2C6NAHB–F-18 Systems Research Aircraft (SRA) in flight
Bristol Type 188, Research Aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bristol-type-188-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-image432693766.htmlRM2G3XW8P–Bristol Type 188, Research Aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford
Avro 707C WZ744, Delta Wing Research aircraft RAF Museum Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-avro-707c-wz744-delta-wing-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-111496294.htmlRMGDB2JE–Avro 707C WZ744, Delta Wing Research aircraft RAF Museum Cosford
First released pictures America's X-3 research aircraft 72662 19.11.53. The U.S. Air Force's X-3 research aircraft has been built to test the design features of an aircraft suitable for sustained flights at extremely high speeds. It is 66 feet 9 inches long, nearly three times its span of 22 feet 8 inches, with a tail rising above the twin-jet exhausts to 12 feet above the ground. It carries specially designed research instruments weighing 1,200 lbs. INP photo shows the X-3 in flight. 1/PJ/72662 International News Photos. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/first-released-pictures-americas-x-3-research-aircraft-72662-191153-the-us-air-forces-x-3-research-aircraft-has-been-built-to-test-the-design-features-of-an-aircraft-suitable-for-sustained-flights-at-extremely-high-speeds-it-is-66-feet-9-inches-long-nearly-three-times-its-span-of-22-feet-8-inches-with-a-tail-rising-above-the-twin-jet-exhausts-to-12-feet-above-the-ground-it-carries-specially-designed-research-instruments-weighing-1200-lbs-inp-photo-shows-the-x-3-in-flight-1pj72662-international-news-photos-image624393922.htmlRM2Y7RGPX–First released pictures America's X-3 research aircraft 72662 19.11.53. The U.S. Air Force's X-3 research aircraft has been built to test the design features of an aircraft suitable for sustained flights at extremely high speeds. It is 66 feet 9 inches long, nearly three times its span of 22 feet 8 inches, with a tail rising above the twin-jet exhausts to 12 feet above the ground. It carries specially designed research instruments weighing 1,200 lbs. INP photo shows the X-3 in flight. 1/PJ/72662 International News Photos.
July 13, 2023 - An ER-2 research aircraft takes off from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to conduct terrestrial gamma-ray flash research in the Gulf Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/july-13-2023-an-er-2-research-aircraft-takes-off-from-macdill-air-force-base-florida-to-conduct-terrestrial-gamma-ray-flash-research-in-the-gulf-image574923179.htmlRF2TBA0AK–July 13, 2023 - An ER-2 research aircraft takes off from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, to conduct terrestrial gamma-ray flash research in the Gulf
P1127 KESTREL research aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-p1127-kestrel-research-aircraft-36788147.htmlRMC3RRJB–P1127 KESTREL research aircraft
Hunting H126 jet flap research aircraft, XN714. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hunting-h126-jet-flap-research-aircraft-xn714-image504804229.htmlRM2M97PXD–Hunting H126 jet flap research aircraft, XN714.
Bristol Type 188, Research Aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bristol-type-188-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-image349054783.htmlRF2B7TPX7–Bristol Type 188, Research Aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford
Research aircraft fitted with airborne sensors for aerial survey work Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-research-aircraft-fitted-with-airborne-sensors-for-aerial-survey-work-18001367.htmlRMB180WY–Research aircraft fitted with airborne sensors for aerial survey work
NASA Martin WB-57F Canberra high-altitude scientific research aircraft visiting RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, UK. Rare, specialised jet plane on UK visit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nasa-martin-wb-57f-canberra-high-altitude-scientific-research-aircraft-visiting-raf-mildenhall-in-suffolk-uk-rare-specialised-jet-plane-on-uk-visit-image418907309.htmlRM2F9ETF9–NASA Martin WB-57F Canberra high-altitude scientific research aircraft visiting RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, UK. Rare, specialised jet plane on UK visit
Aug. 15, 1958 - The Short S.C. 1 Vertical Take Off Aircraft Undergoes Tests In Belfast: The Short SC. 1 V.T.O.L. research aircraft the jet-powered vertical take-of aircraft project has begun untethered hovering trials in its test gantry at Belfast. During the past few days the machine has made acme 20 take-offs to a height of several fest and has hovered and landed under complete control. The Company's chief test pilot Mr. T. Brooke-Smith was at the controls. The aircraft rises and descends entirely under the power of its vertical lift - and the cable system does not in any way assist it Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/aug-15-1958-the-short-sc-1-vertical-take-off-aircraft-undergoes-tests-image69353518.htmlRME0R93A–Aug. 15, 1958 - The Short S.C. 1 Vertical Take Off Aircraft Undergoes Tests In Belfast: The Short SC. 1 V.T.O.L. research aircraft the jet-powered vertical take-of aircraft project has begun untethered hovering trials in its test gantry at Belfast. During the past few days the machine has made acme 20 take-offs to a height of several fest and has hovered and landed under complete control. The Company's chief test pilot Mr. T. Brooke-Smith was at the controls. The aircraft rises and descends entirely under the power of its vertical lift - and the cable system does not in any way assist it
A dropsonde is an expendable weather reconnaissance device created by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), designed to be dropped from an aircraft at altitude over water to measure (and therefore track) storm conditions as the device falls to the surface. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-dropsonde-is-an-expendable-weather-reconnaissance-device-created-by-the-national-center-for-atmospheric-research-ncar-designed-to-be-dropped-from-an-aircraft-at-altitude-over-water-to-measure-and-therefore-track-storm-conditions-as-the-device-falls-to-the-surface-image246589345.htmlRMT95369–A dropsonde is an expendable weather reconnaissance device created by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), designed to be dropped from an aircraft at altitude over water to measure (and therefore track) storm conditions as the device falls to the surface.
DLR research aircraft ATRA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dlr-research-aircraft-atra-71467620.htmlRME47HK0–DLR research aircraft ATRA
WW2 American Aircraft Consolidated B–24D Liberator (left), Boeing B–29 Superfortress (background), and Lockheed RA–29 Hudson (foreground) parked inside the Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio. A P–47G Thunderbolt and P–63A King Cobra are visible in the background. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ww2-american-aircraft-consolidated-b24d-liberator-left-boeing-b29-superfortress-background-and-lockheed-ra29-hudson-foreground-parked-inside-the-flight-research-building-at-the-national-advisory-committee-for-aeronautics-naca-aircraft-engine-research-laboratory-in-cleveland-ohio-a-p47g-thunderbolt-and-p63a-king-cobra-are-visible-in-the-background-image616282810.htmlRM2XPJ30A–WW2 American Aircraft Consolidated B–24D Liberator (left), Boeing B–29 Superfortress (background), and Lockheed RA–29 Hudson (foreground) parked inside the Flight Research Building at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory in Cleveland, Ohio. A P–47G Thunderbolt and P–63A King Cobra are visible in the background.
Nose View of an NOAA WP3D Orion Hurricane Research Aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-nose-view-of-an-noaa-wp3d-orion-hurricane-research-aircraft-51909306.htmlRMD0CJRP–Nose View of an NOAA WP3D Orion Hurricane Research Aircraft
X-15 rocket-powered research aircraft is carried aloft under the wing of its B-52 mothership, 1959. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/x-15-rocket-powered-research-aircraft-is-carried-aloft-under-the-wing-of-its-b-52-mothership-1959-image-courtesy-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-nasa-image248409004.htmlRMTC4064–X-15 rocket-powered research aircraft is carried aloft under the wing of its B-52 mothership, 1959. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()
Gen. Eisenhower speaking at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory at Lewis Field, Cleveland, Ohio. Center Director, Edward 'Ray' Sharp, who would become one of the founders of the NASA space program, is at left. - (BSLOC 2014 16 64) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-gen-eisenhower-speaking-at-the-aircraft-engine-research-laboratory-87527220.htmlRMF2B5T4–Gen. Eisenhower speaking at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory at Lewis Field, Cleveland, Ohio. Center Director, Edward 'Ray' Sharp, who would become one of the founders of the NASA space program, is at left. - (BSLOC 2014 16 64)
NASA research aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-nasa-research-aircraft-56552945.htmlRMD805T1–NASA research aircraft
SBAC Farnborough Air Show 1952 aircraft AVRO 707 a research aircraft which gained valuable knowledge which was later to help in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sbac-farnborough-air-show-1952-aircraft-avro-707-a-research-aircraft-20017971.htmlRMB4FW3F–SBAC Farnborough Air Show 1952 aircraft AVRO 707 a research aircraft which gained valuable knowledge which was later to help in
Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/walter-c-williams-research-aircraft-integration-facility-raif-image361368223.htmlRM2BYWMRY–Walter C. Williams Research Aircraft Integration Facility (RAIF)
Hawker-Siddeley Kestrel FGA.1, Research Aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hawker-siddeley-kestrel-fga1-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-image432693757.htmlRM2G3XW8D–Hawker-Siddeley Kestrel FGA.1, Research Aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford
Avro 707C WZ744, Delta Wing Research aircraft RAF Museum Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-avro-707c-wz744-delta-wing-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-111496406.htmlRMGDB2PE–Avro 707C WZ744, Delta Wing Research aircraft RAF Museum Cosford
First released pictures Talls America's X-3 research aircraft 19.11.53. The U.S. Air Force's X-3 research aircraft has been built to test the design features of an aircraft suitable for sustained flights at extremely high speeds. It is 66 feet 9 inches long, nearly three times its span of 22 feet 8 inches, with a tail rising above the twin-jet exhausts to 12 feet above the ground. It carries specially designed research instruments weighing 1,200 lbs. I.N.P. photo shows the X-3 being prepared. 1/PJ/72663 International. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/first-released-pictures-talls-americas-x-3-research-aircraft-191153-the-us-air-forces-x-3-research-aircraft-has-been-built-to-test-the-design-features-of-an-aircraft-suitable-for-sustained-flights-at-extremely-high-speeds-it-is-66-feet-9-inches-long-nearly-three-times-its-span-of-22-feet-8-inches-with-a-tail-rising-above-the-twin-jet-exhausts-to-12-feet-above-the-ground-it-carries-specially-designed-research-instruments-weighing-1200-lbs-inp-photo-shows-the-x-3-being-prepared-1pj72663-international-image624393979.htmlRM2Y7RGTY–First released pictures Talls America's X-3 research aircraft 19.11.53. The U.S. Air Force's X-3 research aircraft has been built to test the design features of an aircraft suitable for sustained flights at extremely high speeds. It is 66 feet 9 inches long, nearly three times its span of 22 feet 8 inches, with a tail rising above the twin-jet exhausts to 12 feet above the ground. It carries specially designed research instruments weighing 1,200 lbs. I.N.P. photo shows the X-3 being prepared. 1/PJ/72663 International.
April 4, 2008 - The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-april-4-2008-the-x-48b-blended-wing-body-research-aircraft-banks-smartly-20630186.htmlRFB5FP0A–April 4, 2008 - The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image
The D-558-2 or D-558-II rocket and jet-powered supersonic research aircraft is launched from the P2B-1 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-d-558-2-or-d-558-ii-rocket-and-jet-powered-supersonic-research-34965269.htmlRMC0TPFH–The D-558-2 or D-558-II rocket and jet-powered supersonic research aircraft is launched from the P2B-1
Hawker P1040, VP401, research aircraft which led to the Sea Hawk naval fighter. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hawker-p1040-vp401-research-aircraft-which-led-to-the-sea-hawk-naval-fighter-image504785761.htmlRM2M96YAW–Hawker P1040, VP401, research aircraft which led to the Sea Hawk naval fighter.
NASA experimental aircraft QSRA (Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nasa-experimental-aircraft-qsra-quiet-short-haul-research-aircraft-image597359479.htmlRM2WKT233–NASA experimental aircraft QSRA (Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft)
. English: Italian Piaggio P.111 high-altitude research aircraft . between 1941 and 1943. Uncredited 70 Piaggio P.111 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-italian-piaggio-p111-high-altitude-research-aircraft-between-1941-and-1943-uncredited-70-piaggio-p111-image208221021.htmlRMP2N811–. English: Italian Piaggio P.111 high-altitude research aircraft . between 1941 and 1943. Uncredited 70 Piaggio P.111
Airplanes arriving for the 2014 International Air Tatoo at Fairford Gloucestershire England UK. BAe 146 FAAM Research Aircraft. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-airplanes-arriving-for-the-2014-international-air-tatoo-at-fairford-71706734.htmlRME4JEJP–Airplanes arriving for the 2014 International Air Tatoo at Fairford Gloucestershire England UK. BAe 146 FAAM Research Aircraft.
Dec. 12, 1956 - British Official Photograph. ZZZ(N) 69961H The Latest ''Flying Bedstead'' Makes First Taxi-ing Runs. The short SC.1. originally known as the PD.11 a jet powered research aircraft for vertical take-off has had its first taxi-ing trials in Belfast.. Built for the Ministry of Supply by short Bros. - the machine was piloted by Mr. T.Brooke-Smith Chief Test Pilot of the company. the Sc.1 is powered by five Rolls Royce RO. 108 engines -a and is Britain's first machine in the vertical take-off and landing project. It is the most important step yet in this sphere Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/dec-12-1956-british-official-photograph-zzzn-69961h-the-latest-flying-image69343725.htmlRME0PTHH–Dec. 12, 1956 - British Official Photograph. ZZZ(N) 69961H The Latest ''Flying Bedstead'' Makes First Taxi-ing Runs. The short SC.1. originally known as the PD.11 a jet powered research aircraft for vertical take-off has had its first taxi-ing trials in Belfast.. Built for the Ministry of Supply by short Bros. - the machine was piloted by Mr. T.Brooke-Smith Chief Test Pilot of the company. the Sc.1 is powered by five Rolls Royce RO. 108 engines -a and is Britain's first machine in the vertical take-off and landing project. It is the most important step yet in this sphere
A dropsonde is an expendable weather reconnaissance device created by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), designed to be dropped from an aircraft at altitude over water to measure (and therefore track) storm conditions as the device falls to the surface. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-dropsonde-is-an-expendable-weather-reconnaissance-device-created-by-the-national-center-for-atmospheric-research-ncar-designed-to-be-dropped-from-an-aircraft-at-altitude-over-water-to-measure-and-therefore-track-storm-conditions-as-the-device-falls-to-the-surface-image246589341.htmlRMT95365–A dropsonde is an expendable weather reconnaissance device created by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), designed to be dropped from an aircraft at altitude over water to measure (and therefore track) storm conditions as the device falls to the surface.
DLR research aircraft ATRA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dlr-research-aircraft-atra-71467596.htmlRME47HJ4–DLR research aircraft ATRA
Tiltrotor research aircraft hovering - GPN-2002-000192 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-tiltrotor-research-aircraft-hovering-gpn-2002-000192-169390522.htmlRMKRGB9E–Tiltrotor research aircraft hovering - GPN-2002-000192
Tail View of an NOAA WP3D Orion Hurricane Research Aircraft, Showing Radar Housing Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tail-view-of-an-noaa-wp3d-orion-hurricane-research-aircraft-showing-51909328.htmlRMD0CJTG–Tail View of an NOAA WP3D Orion Hurricane Research Aircraft, Showing Radar Housing
Jay L King, Joseph D Huxman and Orion D Billeter assist NASA research pilot Milt Thompson into the cockpit of the M2-F2 lifting body research aircraft at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, February, 1966. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/jay-l-king-joseph-d-huxman-and-orion-d-billeter-assist-nasa-research-pilot-milt-thompson-into-the-cockpit-of-the-m2-f2-lifting-body-research-aircraft-at-the-nasa-flight-research-center-edwards-air-force-base-california-february-1966-image-courtesy-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-nasa-image261098873.htmlRMW4P27N–Jay L King, Joseph D Huxman and Orion D Billeter assist NASA research pilot Milt Thompson into the cockpit of the M2-F2 lifting body research aircraft at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, February, 1966. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()
Captain Charles E. Yeager, in the cockpit of the Bell XS-1 supersonic research aircraft. On October 14, 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound an altitude of 45,000 feet. The Bell XS-1 rocket plane named 'Glamorous Glennis. - (BSLOC 2015 1 35) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-captain-charles-e-yeager-in-the-cockpit-of-the-bell-xs-1-supersonic-87526276.htmlRMF2B4JC–Captain Charles E. Yeager, in the cockpit of the Bell XS-1 supersonic research aircraft. On October 14, 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound an altitude of 45,000 feet. The Bell XS-1 rocket plane named 'Glamorous Glennis. - (BSLOC 2015 1 35)
(July 16, 1997) NASA Dryden Flight Fesearch Center, Edwards California is hosting the X-36 program, as well as providing range support for the flight tests. NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California originated the X- 36 program and is managing the program in a cooperative effort with the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. MDC's responsibilities include flight preparation and testing, data acquisition and analysis. The X-36 is a small, remotely-piloted jet built by MDC and designed to fly without the traditional tail surfaces common on most aircraft. Two 28 percent scale vehicles will be Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-july-16-1997-nasa-dryden-flight-fesearch-center-edwards-california-111969762.htmlRMGE4JG2–(July 16, 1997) NASA Dryden Flight Fesearch Center, Edwards California is hosting the X-36 program, as well as providing range support for the flight tests. NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California originated the X- 36 program and is managing the program in a cooperative effort with the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. MDC's responsibilities include flight preparation and testing, data acquisition and analysis. The X-36 is a small, remotely-piloted jet built by MDC and designed to fly without the traditional tail surfaces common on most aircraft. Two 28 percent scale vehicles will be
Aircraft Fairey Delta 2 Sept 1956 Fairey Delta research aircraft on display at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show 1956 This aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aircraft-fairey-delta-2-sept-1956-fairey-delta-research-aircraft-on-20091332.htmlRMB4K6KG–Aircraft Fairey Delta 2 Sept 1956 Fairey Delta research aircraft on display at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show 1956 This aircraft
This look-down view of the X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft on the ramp at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, clearly shows the unusual wing and canard design of the remotely-piloted aircraft. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-look-down-view-of-the-x-36-tailless-fighter-agility-research-aircraft-on-the-ramp-at-nasas-dryden-flight-research-center-edwards-california-clearly-shows-the-unusual-wing-and-canard-design-of-the-remotely-piloted-aircraft-image365574990.htmlRM2C6NAHJ–This look-down view of the X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft on the ramp at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, clearly shows the unusual wing and canard design of the remotely-piloted aircraft.
NASA HL-10 lifting body research aircraft with a NASA B-52 launch aircraft flying overhead circa 1966 - photo sourced from NASA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-nasa-hl-10-lifting-body-research-aircraft-with-a-nasa-b-52-launch-49938575.htmlRMCW6W4F–NASA HL-10 lifting body research aircraft with a NASA B-52 launch aircraft flying overhead circa 1966 - photo sourced from NASA
Delta Research Plane Takes The Air At Farnborough -- The Fairey Delta, a delta-wing research aircraft, taking off at Farnborough, Hampshire, today (Wednesday) for a demonstration flight at the 1954 Flying Display and exhibition of the Society of British Aircraft Constructors.The plane is one of the smallest at the show with a wingspan of 20 feet. It is powered by a single Rolls-Royce Derwent jet engine. September 08, 1954. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/delta-research-plane-takes-the-air-at-farnborough-the-fairey-delta-a-delta-wing-research-aircraft-taking-off-at-farnborough-hampshire-today-wednesday-for-a-demonstration-flight-at-the-1954-flying-display-and-exhibition-of-the-society-of-british-aircraft-constructorsthe-plane-is-one-of-the-smallest-at-the-show-with-a-wingspan-of-20-feet-it-is-powered-by-a-single-rolls-royce-derwent-jet-engine-september-08-1954-image624682490.htmlRM2Y88MTX–Delta Research Plane Takes The Air At Farnborough -- The Fairey Delta, a delta-wing research aircraft, taking off at Farnborough, Hampshire, today (Wednesday) for a demonstration flight at the 1954 Flying Display and exhibition of the Society of British Aircraft Constructors.The plane is one of the smallest at the show with a wingspan of 20 feet. It is powered by a single Rolls-Royce Derwent jet engine. September 08, 1954.
Hunting H126, research aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hunting-h126-research-aircraft-raf-museum-cosford-image622866984.htmlRM2Y5A15C–Hunting H126, research aircraft, RAF Museum, Cosford
G-LUXE an atmospheric research aircraft, departs from Prestwick International Airport. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-g-luxe-an-atmospheric-research-aircraft-departs-from-prestwick-international-93814384.htmlRMFCHH5M–G-LUXE an atmospheric research aircraft, departs from Prestwick International Airport.
NASA's research aircraft, X-31, F-15 ACTIVE, SR-71, F-106, F-16XL Ship #2, X-38, and X-36. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-nasas-research-aircraft-x-31-f-15-active-sr-71-f-106-f-16xl-ship-2-34041515.htmlRMBYAM8B–NASA's research aircraft, X-31, F-15 ACTIVE, SR-71, F-106, F-16XL Ship #2, X-38, and X-36.
Hawker P1040, VP401, research aircraft which led to the Sea Hawk naval fighter. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hawker-p1040-vp401-research-aircraft-which-led-to-the-sea-hawk-naval-fighter-image504785753.htmlRM2M96YAH–Hawker P1040, VP401, research aircraft which led to the Sea Hawk naval fighter.
NASA experimental aircraft QSRA (Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nasa-experimental-aircraft-qsra-quiet-short-haul-research-aircraft-image597359476.htmlRM2WKT230–NASA experimental aircraft QSRA (Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft)
. English: Italian Piaggio P.111 high-altitude research aircraft . between 1941 and 1943. Uncredited 70 Piaggio P.111 front view Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-italian-piaggio-p111-high-altitude-research-aircraft-between-1941-and-1943-uncredited-70-piaggio-p111-front-view-image208221019.htmlRMP2N80Y–. English: Italian Piaggio P.111 high-altitude research aircraft . between 1941 and 1943. Uncredited 70 Piaggio P.111 front view
WALKER JOS A ROCKET RESEARCH AIRCRAFT / 5 AUGUST 1960 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/walker-jos-a-rocket-research-aircraft-5-august-1960-image623286860.htmlRM2Y614N0–WALKER JOS A ROCKET RESEARCH AIRCRAFT / 5 AUGUST 1960
May 17, 1957 - 17-5-57 British Rocket Fighter makes its first flight. The first manned aircraft produced in Britain with a rocket as its main power plant made its initial flight from the Ministry of Supply experimental establishment at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, yesterday. Designed and built by Saunders-Roe under a Ministry of Supply contract and known as the SR 53, it is a mixed power unit interception research aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/may-17-1957-17-5-57-british-rocket-fighter-makes-its-first-flight-image69346574.htmlRME0R07A–May 17, 1957 - 17-5-57 British Rocket Fighter makes its first flight. The first manned aircraft produced in Britain with a rocket as its main power plant made its initial flight from the Ministry of Supply experimental establishment at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, yesterday. Designed and built by Saunders-Roe under a Ministry of Supply contract and known as the SR 53, it is a mixed power unit interception research aircraft
A dropsonde is an expendable weather reconnaissance device created by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), designed to be dropped from an aircraft at altitude over water to measure (and therefore track) storm conditions as the device falls to the surface. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-dropsonde-is-an-expendable-weather-reconnaissance-device-created-by-the-national-center-for-atmospheric-research-ncar-designed-to-be-dropped-from-an-aircraft-at-altitude-over-water-to-measure-and-therefore-track-storm-conditions-as-the-device-falls-to-the-surface-image246589342.htmlRMT95366–A dropsonde is an expendable weather reconnaissance device created by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), designed to be dropped from an aircraft at altitude over water to measure (and therefore track) storm conditions as the device falls to the surface.
DLR research aircraft HALO Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dlr-research-aircraft-halo-71467617.htmlRME47HJW–DLR research aircraft HALO
C-8A Buffalo Augmentor Wing Jet STOL Research Aircraft Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-c-8a-buffalo-augmentor-wing-jet-stol-research-aircraft-169416346.htmlRMKRHG7P–C-8A Buffalo Augmentor Wing Jet STOL Research Aircraft
Rear View of an NOAA WP3D Orion Hurricane Research Aircraft, with Insignia Indicating Major Hurricanes Penetrated Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-rear-view-of-an-noaa-wp3d-orion-hurricane-research-aircraft-with-insignia-51909310.htmlRMD0CJRX–Rear View of an NOAA WP3D Orion Hurricane Research Aircraft, with Insignia Indicating Major Hurricanes Penetrated
Photograph of the NASA research pilot Milt Thompson standing on a ladder, getting into the cockpit of the M2-F2 lifting body research aircraft at the NASA Flight Research Center (now the Armstrong Flight Research Center), Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA, February, 1966. Courtesy NASA. () Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photograph-of-the-nasa-research-pilot-milt-thompson-standing-on-a-ladder-getting-into-the-cockpit-of-the-m2-f2-lifting-body-research-aircraft-at-the-nasa-flight-research-center-now-the-armstrong-flight-research-center-edwards-air-force-base-california-usa-february-1966-courtesy-nasa-image339665552.htmlRM2AMH2TG–Photograph of the NASA research pilot Milt Thompson standing on a ladder, getting into the cockpit of the M2-F2 lifting body research aircraft at the NASA Flight Research Center (now the Armstrong Flight Research Center), Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA, February, 1966. Courtesy NASA. ()
Photograph of Captain Charles E. Yeager; Scope and content: Original caption: Captain Charles E. Yeager, the Air Force pilot who was the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, sits in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photograph-of-captain-charles-e-yeager-scope-and-content-original-caption-captain-charles-e-yeager-the-air-force-pilot-who-was-the-first-man-to-fly-faster-than-the-speed-of-sound-sits-in-the-cockpit-of-the-bell-x-1-supersonic-research-aircraft-image262261107.htmlRMW6K0M3–Photograph of Captain Charles E. Yeager; Scope and content: Original caption: Captain Charles E. Yeager, the Air Force pilot who was the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, sits in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft.
Tiltrotor Research Aircraft Hovering Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/tiltrotor-research-aircraft-hovering-image68963979.htmlRME05G77–Tiltrotor Research Aircraft Hovering
The Bristol T188 was a British supersonic research aircraft built in part of stainless steel. The plane is seen here in flight at the Farnborough Airshow preview day, 3rd September, 1962. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-bristol-t188-was-a-british-supersonic-research-aircraft-built-in-part-of-stainless-steel-the-plane-is-seen-here-in-flight-at-the-farnborough-airshow-preview-day-3rd-september-1962-image458769236.htmlRM2HJAMRG–The Bristol T188 was a British supersonic research aircraft built in part of stainless steel. The plane is seen here in flight at the Farnborough Airshow preview day, 3rd September, 1962.
In this 1950 view of the left side of the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station's X-4 research aircraft, the low swept wing and horizontal taillest design are seen. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-this-1950-view-of-the-left-side-of-the-naca-high-speed-flight-research-stations-x-4-research-aircraft-the-low-swept-wing-and-horizontal-taillest-design-are-seen-image223583525.htmlRMPYN31W–In this 1950 view of the left side of the NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station's X-4 research aircraft, the low swept wing and horizontal taillest design are seen.
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft, pictured on December 12, 2023, sits on the apron outside Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the one-of-a-kind experimental airplane on Friday, January 12, 2024. The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, which seeks to address one of the primary challenges to supersonic flight over land by making sonic booms quieter. NASA Photo by Steve Freeman/UPI Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/nasas-x-59-quiet-supersonic-research-aircraft-pictured-on-december-12-2023-sits-on-the-apron-outside-lockheed-martins-skunk-works-facility-in-palmdale-california-nasa-and-lockheed-martin-formally-debuted-the-one-of-a-kind-experimental-airplane-on-friday-january-12-2024-the-x-59-is-the-centerpiece-of-nasas-quesst-mission-which-seeks-to-address-one-of-the-primary-challenges-to-supersonic-flight-over-land-by-making-sonic-booms-quieter-nasa-photo-by-steve-freemanupi-image592927982.htmlRM2WCJ5KA–NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft, pictured on December 12, 2023, sits on the apron outside Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California. NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the one-of-a-kind experimental airplane on Friday, January 12, 2024. The X-59 is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, which seeks to address one of the primary challenges to supersonic flight over land by making sonic booms quieter. NASA Photo by Steve Freeman/UPI
Britain's Most Advanced Research Plane to Fly at Farnborough -- Making its first public appearance at the Farnborough Air Show will be the Fairey Delta 2, the most advanced research aircraft yet built in Britain, seen here in its first in-flight photograph.The plane is capable of exceeding the speed of sound in level flight over a considerable range of altitudes and its 60-degree sweptback delta wings form the most advanced shape yet to fly on a British aircraft.The engine is a rolls-Royce Avon turbojet, and Fairey Powered flying Contorls are fitted. September 02, 1955. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/britains-most-advanced-research-plane-to-fly-at-farnborough-making-its-first-public-appearance-at-the-farnborough-air-show-will-be-the-fairey-delta-2-the-most-advanced-research-aircraft-yet-built-in-britain-seen-here-in-its-first-in-flight-photographthe-plane-is-capable-of-exceeding-the-speed-of-sound-in-level-flight-over-a-considerable-range-of-altitudes-and-its-60-degree-sweptback-delta-wings-form-the-most-advanced-shape-yet-to-fly-on-a-british-aircraftthe-engine-is-a-rolls-royce-avon-turbojet-and-fairey-powered-flying-contorls-are-fitted-september-02-1955-image624682626.htmlRM2Y88N1P–Britain's Most Advanced Research Plane to Fly at Farnborough -- Making its first public appearance at the Farnborough Air Show will be the Fairey Delta 2, the most advanced research aircraft yet built in Britain, seen here in its first in-flight photograph.The plane is capable of exceeding the speed of sound in level flight over a considerable range of altitudes and its 60-degree sweptback delta wings form the most advanced shape yet to fly on a British aircraft.The engine is a rolls-Royce Avon turbojet, and Fairey Powered flying Contorls are fitted. September 02, 1955.
The UK's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) aircraft, called Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) flies over the Solent just off the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-uks-natural-environment-research-council-nerc-aircraft-called-facility-for-airborne-atmospheric-measurements-faam-flies-over-the-solent-just-off-the-isle-of-wight-and-portsmouth-image372117825.htmlRM2CHBC29–The UK's Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) aircraft, called Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM) flies over the Solent just off the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth.
A Dassault Falcon 20E research aircraft is pushed to the runway at the airport of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, 19 April 2010. The aircraft is scheduled to collect data of the ash cloud caused by a volcanic eruption on Iceland, which has brought air traffic all over Europe to a standstill. Photo: KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-dassault-falcon-20e-research-aircraft-is-pushed-to-the-runway-at-54863104.htmlRMD576CG–A Dassault Falcon 20E research aircraft is pushed to the runway at the airport of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, 19 April 2010. The aircraft is scheduled to collect data of the ash cloud caused by a volcanic eruption on Iceland, which has brought air traffic all over Europe to a standstill. Photo: KARL-JOSEF HILDENBRAND
The X-24A lifting-body research aircraft begins its rocket-powered flight after being launched from the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership during a 1970 research flight. NASA B-52, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-x-24a-lifting-body-research-aircraft-begins-its-rocket-powered-flight-after-being-launched-from-the-wing-of-nasas-b-52-mothership-during-a-1970-research-flight-nasa-b-52-image570186516.htmlRM2T3J6M4–The X-24A lifting-body research aircraft begins its rocket-powered flight after being launched from the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership during a 1970 research flight. NASA B-52,
Hawker P1040, VP401, research aircraft in flight which led to the Sea Hawk naval fighter. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hawker-p1040-vp401-research-aircraft-in-flight-which-led-to-the-sea-hawk-naval-fighter-image504785766.htmlRM2M96YB2–Hawker P1040, VP401, research aircraft in flight which led to the Sea Hawk naval fighter.
Captain Charles E. Yeager, in the cockpit of the Bell XS-1 supersonic research aircraft. On October 14, 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound an altitude of 45,000 feet. The Bell XS-1 rocket plane named 'Glamorous Glennis. - (BSLOC 2015 1 35) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-captain-charles-e-yeager-in-the-cockpit-of-the-bell-xs-1-supersonic-170541121.htmlRMKWCPX9–Captain Charles E. Yeager, in the cockpit of the Bell XS-1 supersonic research aircraft. On October 14, 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound an altitude of 45,000 feet. The Bell XS-1 rocket plane named 'Glamorous Glennis. - (BSLOC 2015 1 35)
The X-24A lifting-body research aircraft begins its rocket-powered flight after being launched from the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership during a 1970 research flight. NASA B-52, Tail Number 008, is an air launch carrier aircraft, 'mothership,' as well as a research aircraft platform that has been used on a variety of research projects. The aircraft, a 'B' model built in 1952 and first flown on June 11, 1955, is the oldest B-52 in flying status and has been used on some of the most significant research projects in aerospace history. Some of the significant projects supported by B-52 008 include Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-x-24a-lifting-body-research-aircraft-begins-its-rocket-powered-148133164.htmlRFJH01A4–The X-24A lifting-body research aircraft begins its rocket-powered flight after being launched from the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership during a 1970 research flight. NASA B-52, Tail Number 008, is an air launch carrier aircraft, 'mothership,' as well as a research aircraft platform that has been used on a variety of research projects. The aircraft, a 'B' model built in 1952 and first flown on June 11, 1955, is the oldest B-52 in flying status and has been used on some of the most significant research projects in aerospace history. Some of the significant projects supported by B-52 008 include
An AV Roe ' Ashton ' high altitude research aircraft zooms over the heads of visitors at the flying display and exhibition given by the British Aircraft Constructors at Farnborough , Hampshire , England . 11 September 1951 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-av-roe-ashton-high-altitude-research-aircraft-zooms-over-the-heads-of-visitors-at-the-flying-display-and-exhibition-given-by-the-british-aircraft-constructors-at-farnborough-hampshire-england-11-september-1951-image623895309.htmlRM2Y70TR9–An AV Roe ' Ashton ' high altitude research aircraft zooms over the heads of visitors at the flying display and exhibition given by the British Aircraft Constructors at Farnborough , Hampshire , England . 11 September 1951
