Langley Contributions to Selected Aircraft |
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The recent declassification of many documents detailing research conducted at Langley during the 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, and 1990’s has permitted a unique opportunity to collate and summarize the contributions of Langley researchers to several types of aircraft. The following pages document specific contributions of the NASA Langley Research Center to U.S. military aircraft. The discussion includes fighters, transports, trainers, missiles, and remotely piloted vehicles. The information, which has been gathered from documents, personal interviews, and other sources, emphasizes the highlights of Langley’s support of specific programs. Research on developing aircraft is extensive and exhaustive. In many cases, additional projects or research was conducted on specific aircraft; however, not all activities are covered herein. The Langley research culture that produced these significant results flourished because of team participation and the personal dedication and contributions of many, many individuals. Despite the dangers of citing certain individuals and omitting others, names have been included for further guidance to those interested in expanding the information. The material is presented in two formats. These formats are
The discussion is intentionally at a level that can be understood by the nontechnical reader; however, additional publications are provided in the bibliography for those seeking more detailed technical information. |
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