This is a hypersonic wind tunnel model of the NASP configuration instrumented with temperature and pressure sensors for thermal protection studies.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
1990s
Type
MODELS-Wind Tunnel
Physical Description
Stainless steel wind tunnel model with yellow tape on the edges of the wings and verticals. The model has a display stand.
Dimensions
16.51 x 101.6 x 76.2cm, 34lb. (6 1/2in. x 3ft 4in. x 2ft 6in.) (Approximate, as photographed)
16.51 x 101.6 x 38.1cm (6 1/2in. x 3ft 4in. x 1ft 3in.) (Approximate)
Materials
Stainless steel, steel, plastic, electrical wiring, adhesive tape
Inventory Number
A20061120000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Langley Research Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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