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The North American X-15 was an experimental Air Force and NASA Hypersonic Rocket powered aircraft that was used to investigate materials, aerodynamic design, and control systems associated with high altitude boost and reentry.  Launched from an NB-52 mothership the X-15 would engage its rocket motor and perform what was then termed a space leap: leave the atmosphere, enter the fringes of outer space and perform a re-entry. Over 50 years later, the X-15 still holds the speed record as the fastest man powered aircraft: Mach 6.72


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The Arkansas Air National Guard's 189th Airlift Wing is the first unit in the Air Force to upgrade their C-130 braking system. Edwards Air Force Base's 418th Flight Test Squadron tested the system earlier this year. The new braking system requires less maintenance and is projected to save the Air Force millions of dollars. Story by SSgt Matt Pelkey

Let's listen to the story of what could be the most modified F15 ever: F15 serial number 71-0290

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The F-15 known as serial number 71-0290 rolled off the assembly lines and into history in 1973 as the sixth F-15 ever produced and the first two seater F-15.  Intended to be used as a trainer for the then all new F-15, this model was given the designation TF-15.  That may have been enough to make it a notable Eagle, but almost from its beginnings this airplane was destined for research and discovery.  In the late 1970s the development teams at the Langley Research Center began exploring the concepts and benefits of thrust vectoring. These studies looked at 2D thrust vectoring along with thrust reversing and as early as 1982 a model of an F-15 with 2D nozzles was produced.  Shortly thereafter, aircraft 71-0291 was fitted with 2D nozzles and canards and flown as a proof of concept.  Based on this a contract was awarded to further study these enhancements and this became known as the STOL/MTD or Short Takeoff and Landing/Maneuver Technology Demonstrator. 

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While they sometimes get to have a “blast” at work, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician are the brave specialists who serve as the Air Force’s “bomb squad”and are assigned to some of the most dangerous missions around the world. Join us as we take you Beyond the Test as we meet the superintendent of the Edwards EOD flight.

Mr. Nick Perry, who is a computer engineer for the 412th Range Squadron joins us for this episode of Edwards: Beyond the Test. Nick discusses his work, how it supports the warfighter and how a new college graduate from the Detroit, Michigan area ended up in The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe.