F-16XL Supersonic Laminar Flow Control
The Supersonic Laminar Flow Control program demonstrated that laminar or smooth airflow could be achieved over a major portion of a wing at supersonic speeds by use of a suction system. The system drew turbulent boundary-layer air through millions of tiny laser-drilled holes in a titanium glove fitted to the upper left wing. About 90 hours of flight time were logged by the unique aircraft during the 13-month flight research program, much of it at speeds of Mach 2 with F-16XL
F-16XL details
A little bit about the F-16XL. #f16xl #nasa #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari
F-16XL wing
Here is a look at the wing layout on the F-16XL when it was flying for NASA in 1995. #f16xl #nasa #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari
Which one?
Blackbird or F-16XL? #sr71 #f16xl #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari
Which one?
SR-71 or F-16XL? #sr71 #f16xl #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari
F-16XL testing
The F-16XL undergoing inflight refueling testing from a KC-135. #f16xl #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation
F-16XL
Who wants to learn about the F-16XL? #f16xl #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation
F-16XL Boop
And here is an F-16XL boop of 75-0749 at the flighttestmuseumfoundation thanks to our friend Oliver Zeile. Have you booped an aircraft...
Do you like the F-16XL?
Still think the F-16XL was one sexy looking plane, what about you? #f16xl #f16xljetfighter #usaf #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation...
Viper XL
Who loves the F-16XL? This one was flying over England for the 1982 Farnborough Air Show. #f16xl #viperxl #usaf #farnboroughairshow...
