Americas stealth revolution took place in the mid 1970. They can be used to test aerodynamci theories, trial new systems or just push boundaries. For ten years, from 1979 to 1989, the development of the b2 was kept secret. Northrop tacit blue 1285 6mm 35kv38y9w by carlos2k10. Area 51 spy plane and other aviation tales cnn travel. Tacit blue s mission, persistent tactical reconnaissance over enemy airspace, is a very risky. Tacit blue limited filing history free information from. Introduction to rf stealth scitech radar and defense.
In 1982, the tacit blue flew for the first time in a test flight, and after that it flew 5 times over 3 years. Before the f117, and the b2, there was tacit blue june. Inside that black world, thousands of people worked their wonder creating a stealth bomber unlike anything the aerospace world had ever seen. Bluebot was originally made to be run as a standalone by its users. Northrop tacit blue photo by tony printezis airfighters.
A number of older studies of flying wing and span loader aircraft were dusted off and models were tested on indoor ranges to determine if any aircraft configurations had a. This book takes the reader through the early development of stealth in the united states, focusing on the f117 and b2. The tacit blue prototype was finally declassified and unveiled to the public on april 30, 1996, at the pentagon. Tacit blue proved that a stealthy aircraft could have curved surfaces unlike the faceted surfaces of the. Tacit blue the mother of stealth technology and the b2. I do it because im under the delusion that it makes me interesting and likeable, and it makes people pay attention to me instead of ignoring me like they usually do. According to wikipedia, the northrop tacit blue was a technology demonstrator aircraft created to demonstrate that a lowobservable stealth surveillance aircraft with a low probability of. Northrop tacit blue made to test stealth technology first flew in february the project ended in concept aircraft play an important role in advancing the aerospace industry. It also served as a basis for several uavs and especially the later cancelled m7 tssam triservice weapon. Looking for other guys with small cocks who like frottage. Test pilot recounts flying both have blue and tacit blue experimental stealth jets one test pilot flew both topsecret aircraft that are widely regarded as giving birth to the stealth revolution. Northrop tacit blue made to test stealth technology first flew in february 1982. Northrop tacit blue national museum of the united states. With its low, allaspect radar signature, tacit blue demonstrated that such an aircraft could loiter over and behind the battlefield without fear of being discovered by enemy radar.
Lynch was a technical contributor to dozens of radar, electronic warfare and communications systems. Groom lakes super secret tacit blue stealth technology demonstrator based at area 51 to test stealth technology and to incorporate the tech into the newest u. Tacit blue released their first cd, dreamland to critical acclaim in may of 2001. Have blue tacit blue the f117 stealth fighter was then produced for the air force inventory based on the have blue technology successes. Elements of technology from the tacit blue demonstrator were directly applied to the b2 stealth bomber. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Hi,this subreddit is for ubiolante kiryu to post in a. Second, it became clear that joint stars, with its large twentyninefootlong antenna and superior depth of view, could perform much of tacit blue s mission by itself. Tacit definition is expressed or carried on without words or speech. View pdf registered office address changed from kemp house 160 city road london ec1v 2nx.
Media in category northrop tacit blue at national museum usaf the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. Showcasing a detailed cockpit image of the northrop tacit blue stealth technology demonstrator aircraft. Over a span of three years starting in 1982, tacit blue proved that the companys technological. With its 56foot wingspan, tacit blue furnished the technology used to produce the b2 spirit bomber. The data collected from the tacit blue project was later used on the b2 spirit, also made by northrop. Their music provides the soundtrack to several award winning independent short films, two of which can be seen at their official web site. Tacit blue revealed the air force revealed the existence of the technology demonstrator, tacit blue, that had been secretly flown from 1982 to 1985 to test stealth technology. By running the bot yourself, you will be able to add your own sounds to the soundboard. Tacit blue was created to demonstrate that a low observable surveillance aircraft with a low probability of intercept radar and other sensors could operate close to the forward line of battle with. Northrop tacit blue united states us air force usaf. Built in the early 1980s in great secrecy, the revolutionary tacit blue aircraft tested advanced radar sensors and new ideas in stealth technology. With its low, allaspect radar signature, tacit blue demonstrated that such an aircraft could loiter over and behind the battlefield. Tacit blue, a stealth technology demonstrator built by northrop, was trucked to the groom lake test site in several large crates for final assembly in hangar 8. The large tacit blue airframe was visible from the ground and would likely have required fighter protection if it stayed airborne behind enemy lines during daylight hours.
Northrop tacit blue, dayton wrightpatterson afb wright afb dwf, usa air force, high quality military aircraft photos at the internet military aviation leader, airfighters. Tacit blue never went into production but yielded valuable engineering data that aided in the b2a spirit design. Good morning, i want to take you back today to a program that gave birth to the b2 bomber and other programs. The first production f117a 8010785 was delivered to dreamland, disassembled, inside a c5. It eventually led to stealth technology that was later used in the b2 bomber. Save tacit blue to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Tacit blue by nitemoves free listening on soundcloud. Tacit blue limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity.
Most of these were never built we typically design hundreds of aircraft concepts at the conceptual level for every one that ever actually flies. Bluebot allows you to know when an user on your server starts streaming. I think it would make a great addition to my library of aircraft addons. Tacit blue was aerodynamically unstable, but it had a digital flybywire system to help control it. Aerial visuals airframe dossier northrop tacit blue. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Once the whole tanker is in view well generally flow to the right wing and wait for the rest of the flight to finish. Thomas april 2, 1930 june 19, 2006 was an american test pilot, who flew the tacit blue, and several spin tests on the f5f program, including the first flights on. Tacit blue in flight top secret stealth experiment at area 51 declassified by the cia in 1996 northrupgrumman archive photo northrop tacit blue was an early stealth technology demonstrator aircraft exploring the past through historical photographs. These are conceptual design layout drawings, sketches, and model photos of examples of the earliest stages of aircraft design. Test pilot recounts flying both have blue and tacit blue.
While never going into production, the oddlooking tacit blue was arguably one of the most important programs for the legacy northrop corporation. Northrop tacit blue cockpit image showcasing the forward view cockpit section of the northrop tacit blue stealth technology demonstrator aircraft. The program was called tacit blue and those who worked the program simply called the airplane shamu because its profile reminded them of a killer whale. The northrop tacit blue was a technology demonstrator aircraft created to demonstrate that a lowobservable stealth surveillance aircraft with a lowprobabilityofintercept radar lpir and other sensors could operate close to the forward line of battle with a high degree of survivability. Tacit blues design also minimized the heat signature emitted from the engines, further masking its presence. The gallery will close until further notice beginning may 1, 20, as part of budget reduction requirements due to sequestration. Northrop tacit blue 1285 6mm 35kv38y9w by carlos2k10 on shapeways. You can simply add the user to the tracked streamers list, and bluebot will handle the rest. Area 51 timeline declassified legacy of the secret. Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in aircraft.