Tonopah Test Range, Military installation in Nevada, United States
Description
The Tonopah Test Range sits in the Nevada desert, surrounded by open land and distant mountains, where the air feels dry and the skies stretch endlessly above a quiet, isolated landscape.
History
Built in 1957, this site served as a testing ground for weapons and aircraft during the Cold War, hosting secret experiments and stealth fighters that flew under the cover of night.
Culture
The range is tied to stories of military secrets and innovation, capturing the imagination of many who wonder about the experiments and aircraft tested in this remote corner of the American West.
Practical
Managed by the U.S. Air Force and Department of Energy, the site remains closed to the public and is used for testing advanced technology and monitoring environmental safety across the restricted area.
Did you know?
Wild horses roam freely near the runways and hangars, creating a strange contrast between nature and the high-security facilities where secret military research continues in silence and solitude.
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