Flight Dynamics Research Facility Characteristics

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The Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) is a large, subsonic wind tunnel with a vertical test section for conducting flight dynamics research for stability, controllability, free-fall and aircraft spin, and spin recovery testing of atmospheric vehicles.

Characteristics

Test Section Dimensions: 20 ft. diam. by 24 ft. high

Speed: 0 – 172 ft/s (0 – 117 mph)

Dynamic Pressure: (0 – 35 psf)

Reynolds Number: 0 – 1.10×10^6 per ft.

Pressure: Atmospheric

Temperature: Actively cooled (79° F)

Test Gas: Air

Facility Height: 131 ft.

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Last Updated

Jun 09, 2026

EditorLillian GipsonContactJim Bankejim.banke@nasa.gov

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