Elevated fixed platform

Lakehurst, New Jersey (NJ), US

At Lakehurst Naval Engineering Center.

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The Elevated Fixed Platform is a 60 feet by 80 feet steel and concrete deck built on top of a 25 feet high building. A Recovery Assist, Securing, and Traversing System is installed to simulate air capable ship landing operations. A hanger face with visual landing aid lighting and deck markings present a pilot with a realistic shipboard landing environment. Aircraft with gross weight up to 90,000 pounds can be landed.

Elevated fixed platform

Lakehurst, New Jersey (NJ), US

At Lakehurst Naval Engineering Center.

picture

The Elevated Fixed Platform is a 60 feet by 80 feet steel and concrete deck built on top of a 25 feet high building. A Recovery Assist, Securing, and Traversing System is installed to simulate air capable ship landing operations. A hanger face with visual landing aid lighting and deck markings present a pilot with a realistic shipboard landing environment. Aircraft with gross weight up to 90,000 pounds can be landed.

Scientific - Misc, Military - Naval Air Stations
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By: kjfitz