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Air Force Uses Manned Rocket Sled To Test Flight Safety
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keywords: us air force, aircraft development, rocket sled, jet safety
Synopsis: Air Force volunteer rides in a high-speed rocket sled that then comes to an instant brake stop to gather research data for increasing flight safety in future jet aircraft (2006-72f.txt)...(read more)
- Date: 1950
- Duration: 00:00:47
- Sound: No
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
Air Force Uses Manned Rocket Sled To Test Flight Safety
A novel sled-propelled by rockets gives Air Force volunteers the roughest sleigh-ride in the world as it comes to a jolting brake stop, in tests to provide greater flight safety.
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- Newsreels: 1950 - January 12
