Langley Full-Scale Tunnel, Research wind tunnel at Langley Research Center, Virginia, United States
The Langley Full-Scale Tunnel featured a double-return design with an open throat measuring 30 feet by 60 feet for testing complete aircraft.
Construction began in 1929 under the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, creating the first full-scale wind tunnel for testing high-performance aircraft in the world.
During World War II, the facility operated continuously as the only location in the free world large enough to test military aircraft performance.
The tunnel allowed engineers to evaluate aircraft designs at speeds up to 118 miles per hour, accommodating vehicles with wingspans reaching 40 feet.
The facility tested numerous experimental vehicles including the Harrier jump jet, Space Shuttle, and Lunar Landing Test Vehicle before its demolition in 2011.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1929
Website: https://nasa.gov/feature/30-x-60-foot-full-scale-tunnel-building-643-1
GPS coordinates: 37.08080,-76.34170
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:51
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