Registration / Serial: | 68-10771 |
Alternate Serial: | 10771 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Bensen B-8 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Bensen B-8 |
Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25B (B-8) |
C/n (msn): | [ 68-10771 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map |
Region / Country: | California, United States |
Collection: | Air Force Flight Test Center Museum |
Photo Date: | 27 October 2006 |
Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
Photo ID: | 305025Submit Correction |
View count: | 617 |
The Bensen B-8 was evaluated by the USAF under the Discretionary Descent Vehicle (DDV) program where it was proposed to integrate combat aircraft ejection seats with a small autogyro or rotor kite to allow downed pilots more control over their post-ejection landing spot. A single example (serial 68-10771) was first flown 23 January 1968 and is preserved at the AFFTC Museum at Edwards Air Force Base.
Registration / Serial: | 68-10771 |
Alternate Serial: | 10771 |
Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25B (B-8) |
C/n (msn): | [ 68-10771 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
Photo Date: | 27 October 2006 |
Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
Registration / Serial: | 68-10771 |
Alternate Serial: | 10771 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Bensen B-8 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Bensen B-8 |
Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25B (B-8) |
C/n (msn): | [ 68-10771 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map |
Region / Country: | California, United States |
Collection: | Air Force Flight Test Center Museum |
Photo Date: | 27 October 2006 |
Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |
Photo ID: | 305025Submit Correction |
View count: | 617 |
The Bensen B-8 was evaluated by the USAF under the Discretionary Descent Vehicle (DDV) program where it was proposed to integrate combat aircraft ejection seats with a small autogyro or rotor kite to allow downed pilots more control over their post-ejection landing spot. A single example (serial 68-10771) was first flown 23 January 1968 and is preserved at the AFFTC Museum at Edwards Air Force Base.
Registration / Serial: | 68-10771 |
Alternate Serial: | 10771 |
Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25B (B-8) |
C/n (msn): | [ 68-10771 ] |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
City / Airport: | Edwards - AFB (KEDW / EDW)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
Photo Date: | 27 October 2006 |
Photo by: | Tom GibbonsContact |