Identify the Aircraft

[Mackrick]

yes

[Dan4th]

Well, in that case I'll have to fold.......

My knowledge of Ruskie aircraft isn't what
I'd like it to be.....

Anyone?

Dan4th

[Stevieboy]

[Dan4th]

Awright, SB, ye beans is perched on the very
EDGE of ye Table.

Go on! Spill 'em!

Dan4th

[Stevieboy]

Nerd alert.



Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander

[Dan4th]

Thank You STEVE!!!!!!

MR: You said it was a Soviet Aircraft! Although
I believe it went on to be produced by Israel....

Dan4th

[Mackrick]

Maybe I was a bit harsh ....

It is Israeli registered 4X-COA (cn 71) Modified 1121 Jet Commander, apparently used to test a new radar for MiG-21 upgrades.

Over to you Stevie

[Stevieboy]

I thank you sir.

Try this easy one for size.

[Dan4th]

SB:

Can we assume this is an ordinary aircraft
modified for testing or some special use???????

Good GOD! You Brits have got me speaking like
Eric Idle or somebody!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frightening!!!!!!!!!

Dan4th

[Xplumberlives]

Is it Boeings GLACIER?

[RLN]

SB:

Can we assume this is an ordinary aircraft
modified for testing or some special use???????

Good GOD! You Brits have got me speaking like
Eric Idle or somebody!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frightening!!!!!!!!!

Dan4th

You have the words, but is the accent there also?

[Stevieboy]

Dan4th your assumption is correct.

XP I'm not familiar with Boeings Glacier so could you expand a bit?

[Dan4th]

Looks as if it's a 737 or something which
is testing wings/nose for some other, smaller
aircraft.....a fighter aircraft, perhaps......

Dan4th

[Stevieboy]

Looks as if it's a 737 or something which
is testing wings/nose for some other, smaller
aircraft.....a fighter aircraft, perhaps......

Dan4th

Not a 737 but otherwise you're pretty close. Give me the airliner and the fighter and it's yours.

[Mackrick]

The F-22 Flying Test Bed (FTB) is a modified Boeing 757 that is being used to flight-test the highly advanced integrated avionics developed for the F-22 Raptor. The test bed has reduced risk as well as future flight test hours by enabling extensive in-flight testing, evaluation and troubleshooting before much of the avionics were installed on the F-22.
Boeing began testing the F-22's avionics aboard the 757 in March 1999. To date, Boeing has completed more than 1,000 hours of testing on the FTB including sensor testing against various targets in the Pacific Northwest and military targets at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The FTB also has done risk-reduction testing in Fort Worth, Tex., for communication, navigation and identification (CNI) functions.
The test avionics are operated from a simulated F-22 cockpit installed in the test bed cabin. The cockpit has primary and secondary F-22 displays, as well as a throttle and stick. There is room on the aircraft for up to 30 software engineers and technicians who can evaluate the avionics, identify anomalies and, in some cases, resolve problems in real time.

Additional modifications to the 757 include installation of an F-22 radar housed in the forward fuselage section of the nose of the plane, and installation of a sensor wing on the crown of the plane immediately behind the flight deck.
The sensor wing was installed by Boeing in Moses Lake, Wash., in December 1998. CNI sensors were mounted directly on the sensor wing, which is designed to simulate the sensor positioning found on the F-22's wings.
The F-22 Flying Test Bed is the first 757 ever built by Boeing.

[Stevieboy]

The F-22 Flying Test Bed (FTB) is a modified Boeing 757 that is being used to flight-test the highly advanced integrated avionics developed for the F-22 Raptor. The test bed has reduced risk as well as future flight test hours by enabling extensive in-flight testing, evaluation and troubleshooting before much of the avionics were installed on the F-22.
Boeing began testing the F-22's avionics aboard the 757 in March 1999. To date, Boeing has completed more than 1,000 hours of testing on the FTB including sensor testing against various targets in the Pacific Northwest and military targets at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The FTB also has done risk-reduction testing in Fort Worth, Tex., for communication, navigation and identification (CNI) functions.
The test avionics are operated from a simulated F-22 cockpit installed in the test bed cabin. The cockpit has primary and secondary F-22 displays, as well as a throttle and stick. There is room on the aircraft for up to 30 software engineers and technicians who can evaluate the avionics, identify anomalies and, in some cases, resolve problems in real time.

Additional modifications to the 757 include installation of an F-22 radar housed in the forward fuselage section of the nose of the plane, and installation of a sensor wing on the crown of the plane immediately behind the flight deck.
The sensor wing was installed by Boeing in Moses Lake, Wash., in December 1998. CNI sensors were mounted directly on the sensor wing, which is designed to simulate the sensor positioning found on the F-22's wings.
The F-22 Flying Test Bed is the first 757 ever built by Boeing.

Hmmmm. I'll let you have it the Mackrick. A little more detail next time please though.

All yours.

[Mackrick]

Just taking a leaf out of you book ... as the teacher you have taught us well

Ok Try this one (Steve give the others a chance first please..) Want the make and model designation...

[RLN]

Just taking a leaf out of you book ... as the teacher you have taught us well ;)

Ok Try this one (Steve give the others a chance first please..) Want the make and model designation...

Is SB going to change his name to Obi-Wan

[Mackrick]

He may do .. but has anyone got an ideas on the aircraft before SB gives us the answer

[Dan4th]

Okay::::::::::

Boeing or Aeroboose???????

Danf.

[Nickolas]

Boeing........or it might be McDonnell Douglas...........or on the other hand ......................no...........it's something from the MD stable.

[Dan4th]

Your Holiness:::::::::

CAN'T Be........

MD only has had rear-mounted engines for a
long while. MUST be Boeing or Aeroboose....
Or earlier from somewhere ELSE....

i.e. Convair or Douglas, but doubtful on that
score.........very(!) and it would be OLD in
that event.....

Must be Boeing or the Dreaded Competition.....

D.

[Mackrick]

Its a Boeing... now for the model and mark..

[Stevieboy]

Can I play yet?

[Mackrick]

Go on put everyone out of their misery