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Project 5,4 - In-Flight Participation of a B-57B - lst Lt. H. M, Wells, Jr.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this test was to measure the effects of a nuclear
detonation on an in-flight B-57B aircraft weapons system,
INSTRUMENTATION
Out of 210 channels being recorded, 14 data channels were lost for
various reasons and have been repaired or replaced by spares,
AIRCRAFT POSITION IN SPACE
The JB-57B was flying at an absolute altitude of 10,390 feet, ona
052° T heading in a 2° nose left position at H+ 0,
Horizontal range to
ground zero at H + O was 28,516 feet (aircraft traveling at 304 ft/sec).
Aircraft position at time of shock arrival (H + 33.4 sec) was 46,311 feet
beyond ground zero,
Heading same as H + O, altitude 10,290 feet, speed
282 ft/sec.
RESULTS
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