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NORTHROP YF-17 COBRA
FLIGHT TEST PROGRESS REPORT - 6 DECEMBER 1974 |
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The two YF-17 prototypes
have been paired on several test flights, including air combat
maneuvers. |
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Summary of flight test data as of 6 December 1974 |
| Total flights: |
223 (#001 - 158 flights; #002 - 65 flights) |
| Total flight time: |
268 hours 42 minutes |
| 100% structural loads tests: |
Completed 15 November |
| Combat maneuvers (BFM and ACM): |
27 flights (#001 and #002 combined) |
| MK-84 stores separation: |
8 bombs dropped |
| AIM-9 missile firing: |
7 launches |
| Aerial gun firing: |
8,485 rounds of M-61 ammo fired |
| USAF-piloted flights: |
134 by six USAF pilots |
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YF-17 200th flight milestone reached 15 November with flight #141 of
A/C #001. Second 100 flights, comprising more than 133 flight hours,
were completed in 29 scheduled flying days. Confirmation of YF-17
structural integrity at 100% loads (symmetrical and asymmetrical)
also completed 15 November.
Longest YF-17 flight to date with aerial refueling: 4 hours 15
minutes. Flight was one of four made 20 November for total of 9
hours 26 minutes.
Northrop test pilot comment: “Aerial refueling has allowed us to
accomplish more data points in a single flight. A good example was
the performance test element which was completed in one and one-half
weeks instead of six normally required.” |
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