Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The museum is one of the largest air and space museums in the world and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. It contains more than 275 aircraft and spacecraft many of which are historically significant.
The museum is one of the largest air and space museums in the world and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. It contains more than 275 aircraft and spacecraft many of which are historically significant.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird. The design of what eventually became the Blackbird began in 1958 with a request from the CIA for an aircraft to replace the Lockheed U-2. The aircraft the CIA got was a single seat, twin engine, delta-winged design called the A-12.
The Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird. The design of what eventually became the Blackbird began in 1958 with a request from the CIA for an aircraft to replace the Lockheed U-2. The aircraft the CIA got was a single seat, twin engine, delta-winged design called the A-12.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The first SR-71 Blackbird flew in December 1964. Lockheed built 50 aircraft in the Blackbird Family with 32 of them being SR-71s, all of which were twin-seaters. Twelve of the 32 aircraft were destroyed in accidents, though none were lost to enemy action.
The first SR-71 Blackbird flew in December 1964. Lockheed built 50 aircraft in the Blackbird Family with 32 of them being SR-71s, all of which were twin-seaters. Twelve of the 32 aircraft were destroyed in accidents, though none were lost to enemy action.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
Some of the SR71 Blackbird's records: September 1974 New York to London 1 hour 55 minutes 42 seconds; July 1976, World absolute speed record of 2,193 mph and World absolute record for sustained altitude of 85,069 feet.
Some of the SR71 Blackbird's records: September 1974 New York to London 1 hour 55 minutes 42 seconds; July 1976, World absolute speed record of 2,193 mph and World absolute record for sustained altitude of 85,069 feet.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The D-21 drone was carried by a special version of the Blackbird called the M-21. The D-21 was designed to carry a single high-resolution photographic camera over a pre-programmed location, then drop the camera module into the ocean, where it could be retrieved.
The D-21 drone was carried by a special version of the Blackbird called the M-21. The D-21 was designed to carry a single high-resolution photographic camera over a pre-programmed location, then drop the camera module into the ocean, where it could be retrieved.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The General Dynamics BGM-109G GLCM is a mobile Ground Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM) designed to serve as a tactical nuclear weapon in Europe. It is virtually identical to the non-nuclear Tomahawk cruise missiles used by the US in several Middle East conflicts.
The General Dynamics BGM-109G GLCM is a mobile Ground Launched Cruise Missile (GLCM) designed to serve as a tactical nuclear weapon in Europe. It is virtually identical to the non-nuclear Tomahawk cruise missiles used by the US in several Middle East conflicts.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Lockheed Neptune is a long-range anti-submarine patrol aircraft that entered service in 1947 and remained in production untill 1962. The AP-2H designation was applied to four heavily modified Neptunes for a special program during the Vietnam War.
The Lockheed Neptune is a long-range anti-submarine patrol aircraft that entered service in 1947 and remained in production untill 1962. The AP-2H designation was applied to four heavily modified Neptunes for a special program during the Vietnam War.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Douglas EA-1F Skyraider was a dive-bomber/torpedo bomber that entered service in 1946 with 3,180 being built. A small number was modified into a four-seat electronic-countermeasures aircraft designated the EA-1F. Some remained in service until 1979.
The Douglas EA-1F Skyraider was a dive-bomber/torpedo bomber that entered service in 1946 with 3,180 being built. A small number was modified into a four-seat electronic-countermeasures aircraft designated the EA-1F. Some remained in service until 1979.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Grumman F-14A Tomcat is the last of Grumman's Cat series of Naval fighters. The F14 entered service on the USS Enterprise in 1974 and flew some of the last combat missions over Vietnam . It was retired from the active U.S. Navy fleet on 22 September 2006.
The Grumman F-14A Tomcat is the last of Grumman's Cat series of Naval fighters. The F14 entered service on the USS Enterprise in 1974 and flew some of the last combat missions over Vietnam . It was retired from the active U.S. Navy fleet on 22 September 2006.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Grumman A-6E Intruder was the definitive attack version of the Intruder, introduced in 1970 with upgraded nav/attack systems.
The Vought A-7E Corsair II first entered combat in Vietnam in December 1967.
The Grumman A-6E Intruder was the definitive attack version of the Intruder, introduced in 1970 with upgraded nav/attack systems.
The Vought A-7E Corsair II first entered combat in Vietnam in December 1967.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Grumman OV-1C Mohawk is an army reconnaissance aircraft that carried cameras and infrared sensors. Retired in 1996.
The Douglas B-26K Invader is a remanufactured A-26B, originally built during World War II, that served in the Vietnam war.
The Grumman OV-1C Mohawk is an army reconnaissance aircraft that carried cameras and infrared sensors. Retired in 1996.
The Douglas B-26K Invader is a remanufactured A-26B, originally built during World War II, that served in the Vietnam war.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The North American T-28C Trojan entered service with the Navy in 1953, three years after it entered service with the Air Force. The Navy's version differed from the Air Force version in having a larger engine and a three-blade propeller instead of a two-blade prop.
The North American T-28C Trojan entered service with the Navy in 1953, three years after it entered service with the Air Force. The Navy's version differed from the Air Force version in having a larger engine and a three-blade propeller instead of a two-blade prop.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Sikorsky S-43 Baby Clipper. Fifty-three were built between 1937 and 1941 for civilian customers and the US Navy; three survive today. The "Baby Clipper" served with Pan American Airlines on shorter routes for which its larger flying boats were unsuitable.
The Sikorsky S-43 Baby Clipper. Fifty-three were built between 1937 and 1941 for civilian customers and the US Navy; three survive today. The "Baby Clipper" served with Pan American Airlines on shorter routes for which its larger flying boats were unsuitable.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Super Guppy was built from parts of retired U.S. Air Force C-97 Stratofreighters and airline 377 Stratocruisers. The planes carried segments of rockets during the Saturn and Apollo programs.
The Super Guppy was built from parts of retired U.S. Air Force C-97 Stratofreighters and airline 377 Stratocruisers. The planes carried segments of rockets during the Saturn and Apollo programs.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress, NB for nuclear bomber. Only three of the "A" models were built and all served solely as test aircraft. This is the oldest B-52 in existence and is the third "A" model built.
The Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress, NB for nuclear bomber. Only three of the "A" models were built and all served solely as test aircraft. This is the oldest B-52 in existence and is the third "A" model built.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The B-52D was the second most produced version of the B52. Modifications from 1965 increased their carrying capacity to 108 conventional bombs which meant that one aircraft could carry 54,000 pounds of bombs, roughly the equivalent of three WWII B-17s.
The B-52D was the second most produced version of the B52. Modifications from 1965 increased their carrying capacity to 108 conventional bombs which meant that one aircraft could carry 54,000 pounds of bombs, roughly the equivalent of three WWII B-17s.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Convair T-29B Flying Classroom entered service in 1950 as a navigation and radar trainer. The T-29B had a pressurised cabin with accommodation for ten navigation students and four student radar operators. The T-29 remained in service until the mid 1970s.
The Convair T-29B Flying Classroom entered service in 1950 as a navigation and radar trainer. The T-29B had a pressurised cabin with accommodation for ten navigation students and four student radar operators. The T-29 remained in service until the mid 1970s.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Boeing KB-50J Superfortress was a redesign of the WWII B29. The first aircraft entered service in 1947 and 370 were built. Greater speed was needed and two J-47 turbojet engines were installed and, in this form, they served into the 1960s.
The Boeing KB-50J Superfortress was a redesign of the WWII B29. The first aircraft entered service in 1947 and 370 were built. Greater speed was needed and two J-47 turbojet engines were installed and, in this form, they served into the 1960s.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter was also based on the B-29 adapting the landing gear, wings and tail from the B-29 . Boeing modified the design slightly to create their first post-war airliner, the Boeing 377. The KC-97G is ta tanker version of the Stratofreighter.
The Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter was also based on the B-29 adapting the landing gear, wings and tail from the B-29 . Boeing modified the design slightly to create their first post-war airliner, the Boeing 377. The KC-97G is ta tanker version of the Stratofreighter.
Tuesday 2004-03-16 Pima Air & Space Museum
The Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker. In the mid-1960s this aircraft and two others were modified to EC-135J standards and were intended for use by the US President as his airborne command post in the event of nuclear war.
The Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker. In the mid-1960s this aircraft and two others were modified to EC-135J standards and were intended for use by the US President as his airborne command post in the event of nuclear war.
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