Cessna LC40
Gemini Rendezvous Docking Simulator
Gemini and Apollo astronauts used this Rendezvous Docking Simulator to practice mating space capsules with other vessels. The simulator gave the astronauts the experience of docking the spacecraft in a safe environment that closely resembled space. Only when the Apollo astronauts had successfully mastered rendezvous and docking skills would NASA give permission for them to attempt to land on the Moon.
Hangar Fire Suppression System
Twenty red canisters near the hangar’s ceiling generate a fire-suppressing foam that expands by adding air to a mix of water and environmentally friendly chemicals. During a test of the system, the foam covered 75,000 square feet of the hangar’s floor and expanded to a height of six feet — all in less than 30 seconds.
Cirrus SR22 --Used by NASA as a surrogate UAV
Specifications:
- Type: Composite construction, single-engine production general aviation (GA) aircraft
- Duration: 6 hours (payload and weather dependent)
- Useful Payload: 932 lbs
- Gross Take-off Weight: 3,400 lbs
- Onboard Operators: Maximum of two
- Max Altitude: 17,500 ft (limited to 12,500 ft without supplemental oxygen)
- Air Speed: 175 knots
- Range: 970 Nmi
Dassault HU-25C Guardian (aka Falcon), NASA 524
The Dassault HU-25C Guardian (NASA 524) is a modified twin-engine business jet, based on the civilian Dassault FA-20G Falcon. The aircraft was previously used by the U.S. Coast Guard as a search-and-rescue platform. NASA acquired this aircraft in 2011 to provide a medium altitude, medium range platform for remote sensing instruments and satellite support.
Specifications:
- Type: Fixed-wing dual jet engine.
- Duration: 6 hours (payload and weather dependent)
- Useful Payload: 3,000 lbs
- Gross Take-off Weight: 32,000 lbs
- Onboard Operators: 2
- Max Altitude: 39000 ft
- Air Speed: 430 knots
- Range: 2,075 Nmi
Beechcraft UC-12B Huron
The NASA Langley Beechcraft UC-12B Huron (NASA 528) is an all-metal, twin-turboprop research aircraft. The UC-12B aircraft is a military version of a Beechcraft B200 King Air. NASA Langley acquired this aircraft in 2007 from the U.S. Marine Corps.
Specifications:
- Type: Conventional Aircraft
- Duration: 6 hours (payload and weather dependent)
- Useful Payload: 4,100 lbs
- Gross Take-off Weight: 13,500 lbs
- Onboard Operators: 4
- Max Altitude: 31000 ft
- Air Speed: 260 knots
- Range: 1,250 Nmi
Beechraft King Air B200
(Deployed at time of photo)
The NASA Langley Beechcraft B200 King Air (NASA 529) is an all-metal, twin-turboprop research aircraft. NASA Langley acquired this aircraft in 1996 for program support.
Specifications:
- Type: Conventional Aircraft
- Duration: 6 hours (payload and weather dependent)
- Useful Payload: 4,100 lbs
- Gross Take-off Weight: 13,500 lbs
- Onboard Operators: 4
- Max Altitude: 31000 ft
- Air Speed: 260 knots
- Range: 1,250 Nmi
Dassault HU-25C Guardian (Falcon)
(Deployed at time of photo)
The Dassault HU-25C Guardian is a modified twin-engine business jet, based on the civilian Dassault FA-20G Falcon. The aircraft was previously used by the U.S. Coast Guard as a search-and-rescue platform.
Specifications:
- Type: Fixed-wing dual jet engine
- Useful Payload: 3,000 lbs
- Gross Take-off Weight: 32,000 lbs
- Max Altitude: 39000
- Air Speed: 430 knots
- Range: 2,075 Nmi
C-20B Gulfstream III
The NASA Langley Research Center received authorization from NASA Headquarters on September 18, 2017 to acquire three excess C-20B Gulfstream III aircraft from the U.S. Air Force. Two of these aircraft will be used as parts support for the Agency, and the third aircraft will be used for research.
Specifications:
- Type: Twin Turbofan Business-class Aircraft
- Duration: 9 hours (payload and weather dependent)
- Useful Payload: 2,610 lbs
- Gross Take-off Weight: 69,700 lbs
- Max Altitude: 45000
- Air Speed: 459 knots
- Range: 3,767 Nmi
Cessna 206H Stationair
The NASA Langley Cessna 206H Stationair (NASA 504) is an all-metal, six-place, high-wing, single-engine general aviation airplane equipped with tricycle landing gear and is designed for general utility purposes. The aircraft was acquired by NASA in 2001 to provide a low-cost research platform for advanced pilot displays and to serve as a platform for atmospheric science instruments.
Specifications:
- Type: Conventional Aircraft
- Duration: 6 hours (payload and weather dependent)
- Useful Payload: 1,175 lbs
- Gross Take-off Weight: 3,600 lbs
- Onboard Operators: 2
- Max Altitude: 15700 ft
- Air Speed: 150 knots
- Range: 700 Nmi
Flight Research Laboratory
The Flight Research Laboratory was constructed in 1951 and also housed meteorological equipment, navigational maps and a library. It’s currently home to Langley’s fleet of aircraft, which the center uses for aeronautics and Earth science research. Be sure to look at the ceiling of the hangar to see the historic Rendezvous Docking Simulator.
Gulfstream C20B III
This Gulfstream C20B III is a spare parts aircraft for another Gulfstream III, NASA 520.
Rockwell-Columbus OV-10G Bronco
Received from the U.S. Department of State; currently in flyable storage.
