Category Archives: Engines
Space Shuttle Enterprise
Photos of the Space Shuttle Enterprise at the National Air & Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The Space Shuttle Enterprise (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-101) was the first Space Shuttle orbiter. It was built for NASA as part of … Continue reading
National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
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National Museum of the USAF
Here are photos from my visit last week.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Here are photos from my recent visit.
F-1 (Saturn V Main Engine)
From Wikipedia The F-1 is a rocket engine developed by Rocketdyne and used in the Saturn V. Five F-1 engines were used in the S-IC first stage of each Saturn V, which served as the main launch vehicle in the … Continue reading
SR-71 Engine (J-58)
From Wikipedia The J58 produced 32,000 lbf (142 kN) of thrust. It was the first engine to be able to operate on afterburner for extended periods of time, and the first engine to be flight-qualified by the United States Air … Continue reading
Kalamazoo Air Zoo
I recently had a chance to visit the Kalamazoo Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Zoo is one of the best air museums in the midwest and well worth a visit. The museum has expanded to include a nice collection … Continue reading
Abandoned airfields and aircraft
A great selection of abandoned aircraft and airfields Web Urbanist
J58 Last Run at Edwards AFB
The evening of Thursday, September 12, 2002 was probably the last time a Pratt & Whitney J58 will fill the night sky at Edwards with noise and light. To experience a J-58 in full burner close up and personal is … Continue reading