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The HTF contains a large stand-alone experimental infrastructure that can be readily reconfigured to test a variety of ground test applications including high-energy, high-risk testing.

C-2004-1716: Interior of the HTF C-2004-1718: Overview of the HTF interior
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The Hypersonic Tunnel Facility (HTF) is a blow-down, non-vitiated (clean air) free-jet wind tunnel capable of testing large-scale, propulsion systems at Mach 5, 6, and 7 flight enthalpies. Currently, it is the only large high-mass-flow nonvitiated, hypersonic test facility in the United States

Name: Hypersonic Tunnel Facility
Mach Number: 5.0 - 7.0
Test Section: 10 ft length available, expandable to 14 ft
Altitude: up to 120,000 ft
Total Pressure: 1200 psig maximum
Total Temperature: 3900°R maximum
Facility Manager : Scott.R.Thomas@nasa.gov

Hypersonic Tunnel Facility Rendering

Hypersonic Tunnel Facility Rendering

 
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Research and testing of hypersonic airbreathing propulsion systems.
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