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Project 5.4 = In-Flight Participation of a B-57B~ lstlt. Harold 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 weapon system,
Instrumentation
Out of 220 channels being recorded, 9 data channels were lost for var~
ious reasons,
They have been repaired, or replaced by spares.
Aircraft Position in Space
The JB~57B was flying at an absolute altitude of 25,630 feet, on @
119° T heading in a 10° nose right position at H #0.
Horizontal range
to ground zero at H # O was 13,466 feet (aircraft traveling at 800 ft/sec).
Aircraft position at time of shock arrival (H # 42.28 sec) was 44,659 feet
beyond ground zero,
Heading same as H £Q, altitude 25,930 feet, speed
758 ft/sec.
Results
Thermal:
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Total thermal energy measured was
horizontal receiver,
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mp normal to a
(60% £10% of allowable limit.)
Gust: Total gust load at time of shock arrival was 50% £ 10% of
allowable limit for the B~575,
Overpressure: |