X-29 Number Two in Flight Closeup of Spin Chute Mechanism
Because the number two X-29 at NASA's Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (later the Dryden Flight Research Center) flew at higher angles of attack than the number one aircraft, it required a spin chute system for safety. The system deployed a parachute for recovery of the aircraft if it inadvertently entered an uncontrolled spin. Most of the components of the spin chute system were located on a truss at the aft end of the aircraft. In addition, there were several cockpit modifications to facilitate use of the chute. The parachute was made of nylon and was of the conical ribbon type.
- Date
- 1989-06-27
- Photographer / author
- NASA/Larry Sammons
- Collection
- AFRC
- Archive
- NASA Image and Video Library
- Type
- photograph
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"X-29 Number Two in Flight Closeup of Spin Chute Mechanism" (1989-06-27). NASA/AFRC/NASA/Larry Sammons. Public domain. https://images.nasa.gov/details/EC89-216-5Need photos for a whole script? Add Find Any Photo to Claude and ask for this one by its id: 25990.
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