ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex operates more than 90 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges, sled tracks, centrifuges and other specialized units.  Read the full fact sheet here.

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  • AERODYNAMIC AND PROPULSION TEST UNIT

    The Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) is a blow down wind tunnel designed for aerodynamic testing of supersonic and hypersonic systems and hardware at true flight conditions. Given its versatile design, APTU can support a myriad of test setups: propulsion, material, structures, store

  • AERODYNAMIC WIND TUNNEL 4T

    The Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel 4T, situated in the Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility, is a versatile mid-size test unit which has a 4-ft by 4-ft by 12.5-ft long test section. The "T for transonic" designation indicates its primary utility for testing at near-sonic airspeeds. However, its Mach number

  • AEROPROPULSION SYSTEMS TEST FACILITY

    The Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility at the Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Center, located at the Arnold Air Force Base in southern Middle Tennessee, is a unique national facility designed to test aircraft propulsion systems in true mission environments without leaving the

  • AEROPROPULSION SYSTEMS TEST FACILITY ICING

    The Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Center offers icing testing, as well as other essential test and evaluation services, required for Federal Aviation Administration and Joint Aviation Authority certification of full-scale aircraft turbine engine propulsion systems, subsystems and

  • Aerothermodynamic Measurement Laboratory

    The Aerothermodynamic Measurement Laboratory provides technical expertise, skilled craftsmen, analytical tools, and calibration/characterization facilities in support of applied research in aerothermal test measurement techniques. The fundamental services of the ATMLab include specialization in heat

  • Air Force Materiel Command

    Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force Materiel Command is a major command created July 1, 1992. The command conducts research, development, test and evaluation, and provides acquisition management services and logistics support necessary to keep Air Force weapon systems

  • AIRCRAFT IMPACT ON ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex is the most advanced and largest complex of flight simulation test facilities in the world. Although no aircraft are stationed at AEDC, the potential for low-flying aircraft, noise or sonic booms does exist. The 118th Airlift Wing, located in Nashville, Tenn.,

  • ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX

    The Arnold Engineering Development Complex operates more than 90 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges, sled tracks, centrifuges and other specialized units.Headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base in middle

  • Detachment 2, 704th Test Group

    As the Department of Defense's only tri-service range, a service sponsor is required for each program conducting tests at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). The 704th Test Group, Detachment 2, acting on behalf of the 704th TG/CC, is the sponsoring organization for all USAF programs testing on WSMR.

  • Employee Resource Guide

    AS AN AEDC EMPLOYEE,WHERE CAN I FIND HELP?We all face challenges, but we don't have to face them alone.  IF YOU NEED HELP WITH... TRY THESE AGENCIES & THEIR RESOURCES ALL EMPLOYEES     Suicide prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255  

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