boy racer 757

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Here is a boy racer version of the 757.

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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.

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Eww... looks like the Elephant Man of aircraft!

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Looks like they're offering biplane rides on that 757. Those canards, theoretically, act as the upper wing, hence the biplane designation.

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Wonder if they want any wingwalkers?

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Looks like a dart with Engines. :p

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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.

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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.