Фотографии
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] The DC-8’s JT3D turbofans were replaced by these CFM56s in 1986 following its acquisition by NASA.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] Some 100 small tube-shaped dropsondes were dispensed in-flight during the Iceland mission to obtain vertical wind profiles and transmit information on air temperature and moisture.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] NASA DC-8-72 (N817NA) at Keflavik, Iceland, in May 2015 for the polar winds research flights.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] After being dropped through the fuselage from around 19,000ft (5,800m), the dropsondes transmit data for up to 12 minutes.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] Some scientific instrumentation is loaded onto the aircraft by using openings in the outer skin or replacing windows with plugs containing sensors.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] The DC-8-72 worked alongside the German Aerospace Center's Falcon for the polar winds research flights.
Самолёты на фотографии: Dassault Falcon 20 / 30 - Франция - 1963Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] Wing-mounted sensors.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] NASA DC-8-72 N817NA at Keflavik, Iceland, in May 2015 for the polar winds research flights.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] Two or three scientists are allocated to each experiment aboard - and close co-ordination is required with the flight crew to plan flight operations that are both safe and meet scientists’ requirements.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] Despite its age and analogue cockpit, NASA research pilot Wayne Ringelberg praised the DC-8-72's solidity and performance.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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Регистрационный номер: N817NA [11] Around 25 people can be carried in the very spacious cabin, where wide vintage first class seats are surrounded by equipment racks.
Самолёты на фотографии: Douglas DC-8 - США - 1958
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