Prototype, Test, & Experimental Aircraft Thread
Prototype, Test, & Experimental Aircraft Thread
Seeing everything at MAKS and Monino gave me an idea for one of these themed photo threads:
Let's see your shots of any prototype, test and/or experimental aircraft! I know the line between these and operational machines can be quite blurry at times, so I'll leave the interpretation of subject matter pretty broad.
Couple of mine from Russia:
As Andy put it, the TSR-2ski - or more accurately, the T-6-1; prototype to the Su-24, at Monino.
Little introduction needed here - The Yak-141, one of just two built, to be the Russian Navy's next STOVL aircraft. I saw both of them whilst in Russia - winner. This one at Monino.
Finally, the MiG "Project 1.44" - designed as Russia's answer to the stealth game before funding dried up. It would be some years until the T-50 would come along, and it feels like there's a bit of this machine's DNA in the PAK-FA
So the floor's open, guys 'n' gals. Over to you.
Let's see your shots of any prototype, test and/or experimental aircraft! I know the line between these and operational machines can be quite blurry at times, so I'll leave the interpretation of subject matter pretty broad.
Couple of mine from Russia:
As Andy put it, the TSR-2ski - or more accurately, the T-6-1; prototype to the Su-24, at Monino.
Little introduction needed here - The Yak-141, one of just two built, to be the Russian Navy's next STOVL aircraft. I saw both of them whilst in Russia - winner. This one at Monino.
Finally, the MiG "Project 1.44" - designed as Russia's answer to the stealth game before funding dried up. It would be some years until the T-50 would come along, and it feels like there's a bit of this machine's DNA in the PAK-FA
So the floor's open, guys 'n' gals. Over to you.
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Cool tread.
To begin with, Gromov's Su-27, used for flight control tests. Taken at the Mosaero 2001 show. Scanned from slide.
Gromov's Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker by Niall Grant, on Flickr
And three from the 2013 Gifu show in Japan.
Hiko Kaih Jik (HKJ), 29-5103, Mitsubishi XT-2CCV
Gifu Airshow 2013 8 by Niall Grant, on Flickr
What I believe is the prototype F-2A, 63-8501, of the test unit, Hiko Kaih Jik.
Gifu Airshow 2013 11 by Niall Grant, on Flickr
The prototype Kawasaki C-1, still flying and designated the C-1FTB
Gifu Airshow 2013 20 by Niall Grant, on Flickr
Niall
To begin with, Gromov's Su-27, used for flight control tests. Taken at the Mosaero 2001 show. Scanned from slide.
Gromov's Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker by Niall Grant, on Flickr
And three from the 2013 Gifu show in Japan.
Hiko Kaih Jik (HKJ), 29-5103, Mitsubishi XT-2CCV
Gifu Airshow 2013 8 by Niall Grant, on Flickr
What I believe is the prototype F-2A, 63-8501, of the test unit, Hiko Kaih Jik.
Gifu Airshow 2013 11 by Niall Grant, on Flickr
The prototype Kawasaki C-1, still flying and designated the C-1FTB
Gifu Airshow 2013 20 by Niall Grant, on Flickr
Niall
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Here's the Boeing Challenger MSA as seen at RIAT 2015, one of 5 aircraft designs competing for the Nimrod replacement
Boeing MSA by Alexander Prins, on Flickr
Boeing MSA by Alexander Prins, on Flickr
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Not sure if this was for Military only but a shot of the 787-9 at Farnborough last year
Wes...
Wes...
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TSR.2 basking in the morning sun at RAF Cosford. by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Untitled by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Untitled by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Midlands Air Museum by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Midlands Air Museum by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Untitled by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Untitled by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Midlands Air Museum by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
Midlands Air Museum by Radleigh Bushell, on Flickr
6D | 7D | 60D
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6
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CF-188B Hornet from AETE of the Canadian Armed Forces, caught on departure from CFB Cold Lake during the Maple Flag exercise in 2007.
CAF, AETE, 188907, CF-188B Hornet by Niall Grant, on Flickr
Two shots of Sukhoi, Su-47 Berkut, at Mosaero 2001. Scanned from slide.
Su-47 Berkut by Niall Grant, on Flickr
Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut by Niall Grant, on Flickr
CAF, AETE, 188907, CF-188B Hornet by Niall Grant, on Flickr
Two shots of Sukhoi, Su-47 Berkut, at Mosaero 2001. Scanned from slide.
Su-47 Berkut by Niall Grant, on Flickr
Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut by Niall Grant, on Flickr
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Well, if we're posting Monino shots....
Sukhoi T-4, the Valkrieski
Monino 04 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Ye-150/166, semi-automated heavy interceptor
Monino 30 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Yak-36, testbed for the -38 Forger
Monino 31 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
M-50 and T-4
Monino 37 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Su-27 prototype T-10. You can see some of the PAK-FA in it from certain angles.
Monino 41 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
AW-609 from Yeovilton
Yeovilton Air Day 2015 39 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Tu-155, Tu-154 converted to test hydrogen fuel.
MAKS Airshow 2015 004 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
AW159 testbed, RNAS Merryfield
RNAS Merryfield 2015 30 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Sukhoi T-4, the Valkrieski
Monino 04 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Ye-150/166, semi-automated heavy interceptor
Monino 30 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Yak-36, testbed for the -38 Forger
Monino 31 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
M-50 and T-4
Monino 37 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Su-27 prototype T-10. You can see some of the PAK-FA in it from certain angles.
Monino 41 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
AW-609 from Yeovilton
Yeovilton Air Day 2015 39 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
Tu-155, Tu-154 converted to test hydrogen fuel.
MAKS Airshow 2015 004 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
AW159 testbed, RNAS Merryfield
RNAS Merryfield 2015 30 by Sam Wise, on Flickr
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Farnborough 14
1-Farnborough 290714 039 by Eelmoor Farnborough, on Flickr
1-Farnborough 290714 072 by Eelmoor Farnborough, on Flickr
1-Farnborough 290714 039 by Eelmoor Farnborough, on Flickr
1-Farnborough 290714 072 by Eelmoor Farnborough, on Flickr
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Prototype Mk.5 Jet Provost...
BAC Jet Provost T.5P G-VIVM (XS230) - Swords Aviation Ltd, North Weald January 2015 by Dan B, on Flickr
BAC Jet Provost T.5P G-VIVM (XS230) - Swords Aviation Ltd, North Weald January 2015 by Dan B, on Flickr
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The prototype Mitsubishi MRJ, JA21MJ, gets airborne on a test flight from Nagoya Komaki 27th November 2015.
New kid on the block by Niall Grant, on Flickr
New kid on the block by Niall Grant, on Flickr
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Just one from me for now:
Andy
Andy
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A couple from Cosford this year.
[url][url=https://flic.kr/p/JeKQyA][/url]Flying Pencil by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr/url]Bristol 188 by Brian Macdonald, on FlickrAvro 707 by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr
[url][url=https://flic.kr/p/JeKQyA][/url]Flying Pencil by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr/url]Bristol 188 by Brian Macdonald, on FlickrAvro 707 by Brian Macdonald, on Flickr
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6D | 7D | 60D
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6
11-16 f/2.8 | 24-105 IS L | 70-300 IS USM | 50 f/1.4 | 100 f/2.8 | 400 f/5.6
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Love the last one of the Kestrel, its about time this little gem was put on display we have the RB108 test bed Meteor FR9 at newark next to our sea harrier, I would have posted of picture if I knew how, great thread though
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A couple of odd balls for you, both taken at Detroit Willow Run early 80s
A view of the test ramp at Cold Lake 92, taken on a very dismal day,weather wise.
A view of the test ramp at Cold Lake 92, taken on a very dismal day,weather wise.
Nikon P900 (Sony DSC-HX400V, Sony DSC-HX300 and DSC-H2 retired)
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A couple from my Flikr Site of interest
Flikr https://www.flickr.com/photos/58611670@N04
Boeing X-32B
The other contender for the JSF contest that brought us the F-35 Lightning. The X-32B has full conventional and VTOL take off performance but was ultimately unsuccessful. Pictured preserved at NAS Patuxent River Museum
Boeing X-32B NAS Patuxent River Museum by Paul Nelhams, on Flickr
Rockwell-MBB X-31
Sole surviving thrust vectoring test aircraft now preserved at Schleissheim, Munich
Bu164585 Rockwell-MBB X-31 by Paul Nelhams, on Flickr
General Dynamics F-111 Static test airframe
What appears to be a static test airframe from the troubled early years of the F-111 program. Caught preserved at the Southwestern Aerospace Museum, Fort Worth (next to Airforce Plant 4 where the F-111 was built) in 1988
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark test airframe by Paul Nelhams, on Flickr
Flikr https://www.flickr.com/photos/58611670@N04
Boeing X-32B
The other contender for the JSF contest that brought us the F-35 Lightning. The X-32B has full conventional and VTOL take off performance but was ultimately unsuccessful. Pictured preserved at NAS Patuxent River Museum
Boeing X-32B NAS Patuxent River Museum by Paul Nelhams, on Flickr
Rockwell-MBB X-31
Sole surviving thrust vectoring test aircraft now preserved at Schleissheim, Munich
Bu164585 Rockwell-MBB X-31 by Paul Nelhams, on Flickr
General Dynamics F-111 Static test airframe
What appears to be a static test airframe from the troubled early years of the F-111 program. Caught preserved at the Southwestern Aerospace Museum, Fort Worth (next to Airforce Plant 4 where the F-111 was built) in 1988
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark test airframe by Paul Nelhams, on Flickr
Re: Prototype, Test, & Experimental Aircraft Thread
Hammy wrote:
Pardon my ignorance, but can someone tell me what this one is? I've not seen it before... I'm guessing Dehavilland based on the nacelles, but i've no idea.
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Reid & Sigrist Desford, G-AGOS. Wickipedia is a help.
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Robin wrote:Reid & Sigrist Desford, G-AGOS. Wickipedia is a help.
thank you,
although i'd note it's difficult to search wiki with nothing but an image to work from...
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Your welcome, I thought that with a name like that you would have no difficulty finding it. I remember seeing it in the late 50s, not certain where. Robin.
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Since Hammy's photo, the Desford has had its first post restoration flight.
Simon
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I hear gliders
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