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ALL EMPLOYEES    
Suicide prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
  American Association of Poison Control Centers (800) 222-1222
Mental health & substance abuse Centerstone (931) 461-1300
Unplanned pregnancy Crisis Pregnancy Assistance Center (931) 728-6440
Health and Safety Education American Red Cross (615) 893-4272
MILITARY    
Virtual extension of installation services Military One Source www.militaryonesource.com
Health & wellness planning AFMC Wellness Support Center AFMC Connect
  Health and Wellness Center (931) 454-6440
Sexual assault & victim advocacy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (931) 581-7494
Finances & work-life balance Airman and Family Readiness Center (931) 454-4574
DOD CIVILIAN    
Health & wellness planning AFMC Wellness Support Center AFMC Connect
  Civilian Health Promotion Services (931) 454-6440
Work, personal or family issues Employee Assistance Program (800) 222-0364
Sexual assault & victim advocacy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (931) 581-7494
Crime victim advocacy Victim Witness Assistance Program (931) 454-4567
ATA EMPLOYEES    
Work, personal or family issues Employee Assistance Program (866) 828-6049
    www.liveandworkwell.com

 

LANDING GEAR TEST FACILITY

Overview

The Landing Gear Test Facility (LGTF) has been a cornerstone of aerospace testing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base since 1942, dedicated to ensuring the reliability and performance of aircraft landing gear systems.

Throughout its history, the LGTF has supported the warfighter by providing critical data to enhance the safety and effectiveness of landing gear, wheels, tires, and brakes, directly contributing to the mission of the United States Department of Defense. In addition to its military focus, the LGTF offers comprehensive testing services to commercial entities, employing world-unique test machines capable of simulating real-life conditions with unparalleled accuracy.

Guided by the core values of IntegrityService, and Excellence, the LGTF consistently delivers precise and dependable data to both military and commercial partners.

Test Machine Capabilities

 

 Overall System Specifications:

Max Speed: 250 mph
Max Acceleration: 21 ft/s2
Inertial Equivalent: 2,445 - 20,063 lbs.
Max Kinetic Energy: 41,750,000 ft-lbs.

 

South Carriage Specifications:

Max Load: 40,000 lbs.
Max Torque: 375,000 in-lbs.
Max Tire Size: 64 in

 

North Carriage Specifications:

Max Load: 25,000 lbs.
Max Torque: 72,000 in-lbs.
Max Tire Size: 48 in

Overall System Specifications:

Max Speed: 350 mph
Max Acceleration: 24 ft/s2

South Carriage Specifications:

Max Load: 150,000 lbs.
Max Yaw: ± 20°
Max Camber: ± 20°

North Carriage Specifications:

Max Load: 100,000 lbs.

 

Overall System Specifications:

Max Speed: 200 mph
Max Acceleration: 2 ft/s2
Inertial Equivalent: 10,147 - 162,987 lbs.
Max Kinetic Energy: 205,000,000 ft-lbs.

South Carriage Specifications:

Max Load: 301,500 lbs.
Max Brake Torque: 5,800,000 in-lbs.

Overall System Specifications:

Max Speed: 250 mph
Max Acceleration: 16 ft/s2
Max Vertical Load: 150,000 lbs.
Max Yaw: ± 20°
Max Camber: ± 10°

Overall System Specifications:

Max Compressive Load: 3,000,000 lbs.
Max Tension Load: 1,000,000 lbs.
Max Stroke: 60 in
Max Height: 28 ft
Max Width: 10 ft
Platen Size: 60.5 x 96 in

Overall System Specifications:

Max Vertical Load: 75,000 lbs.
Max Side Load: 30,000 lbs.
Max Yaw: ± 90°
Max Camber: ± 10°
Max Tire Size: 56 in.
Table Length: 20 ft.
Max Travel Speed: 3 in/s
Roll Distance: 217 in

 

Overall System Specifications:

Below-grade safety enclosure
Dimensions: 72 x 120 x 126 in.
Water Pressure Limit: 5,000 psi
Rate of Inflation: 10 psi/min

Drop Tower #1

Load Range: 750 - 3,600 lbs.
Wing Lift: 200 - 3,600 lbs.

 

Drop Tower #2

Load Range: 2,000 - 10,300 lbs.
Wing Lift: 200 - 10,300 lbs.

 

Drop Tower #3

Load Range: 6,500 - 50,000 lbs.
Wing Lift: 200 - 35,000 lbs.

 

Drop Tower #4

Load Range: 35,000 - 150,000 lbs.
Wing Lift: 200 - 150,000 lbs.

Load frame that accommodates multiple hydraulic cylinders to provide controlled forcing and operational stresses to test objects in all 6 axes.

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CONTACT US

704 TG/OL-ACL
Landing Gear Test Facility
1981 5th Street
Area B, Bldg. 31
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
(937) 255-9216
704.tg.olac@us.af.mil

 

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