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By: 14th May 2003 at 14:22 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-That 757 was used to test the F-22's radar. And I guess the canards are there to counterbalance some aerodynamic problems, or to house some other electronics.
By: 14th May 2003 at 16:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Eww... looks like the Elephant Man of aircraft!
By: 14th May 2003 at 18:33 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Looks like they're offering biplane rides on that 757. Those canards, theoretically, act as the upper wing, hence the biplane designation.
By: 14th May 2003 at 18:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Wonder if they want any wingwalkers?
By: 14th May 2003 at 18:44 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Looks like a dart with Engines. :p
By: 15th May 2003 at 14:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-If anyone is interested , that photo was taken directly outside the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field , Seattle.
There is a Boeing Military Division complex next to the museum. When I was there a couple of years ago , there was a 767 with a large dorsal radar fairing there , as well as this 757.
By: 15th May 2003 at 15:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Was the dome for a radar, or was it housing a laser for the ABL test programme?
Because I can remember they usd a 767 with a dorsal fairing for that.
By: 15th May 2003 at 16:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-You are right , it wasn't a radar. Apparently , it was an IR sensor for ICBM detection.
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By: skycruiser - 14th May 2003 at 12:40
Here is a boy racer version of the 757.