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A bug's-eye view of NASA's F-16XL at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, shows the unique shape of its delta cranked arrow wing. The aircraft was most recently used in the Cranked-Arrow Wing Aerodynamics Project (CAWAP) to test boundary layer pressures and distribution.

Previously it been used in a program to investigate the characteristics of sonic booms for NASA's High Speed Research Program. Data from the program could be used in the development of a high speed civilian transport. During the series of sonic boom research flights, the F-16XL was used to probe the shock waves being generated by a NASA SR-71 to record their shape and intensity.

GRC-1995-C-04005

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Taken in: Edwards Air Force Base

Author: NASA

Description: A bug's-eye view of NASA's F-16XL at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, shows the unique shape of its delta cranked arrow wing. The aircraft was most recently used in the Cranked-Arrow Wing Aerodynamics Project (CAWAP) to test boundary layer pressures and distribution.

Previously it been used in a program to investigate the characteristics of sonic booms for NASA's High Speed Research Program. Data from the program could be used in the development of a high speed civilian transport. During the series of sonic boom research flights, the F-16XL was used to probe the shock waves being generated by a NASA SR-71 to record their shape and intensity.

Created on: Wednesday 8 March 1995

Albums: US SPACE PROGRAM / AERONAUTICS RESEARCH / F-16 / F-16XL-1

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