Sep 17, 2014 · NASA acquired its first ER-2 aircraft in 1981 and the second in 1989. They replaced two Lockheed U-2 aircraft that NASA was using since 1971 to collect science data. The U-2s, and later the ER-2s, were based at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, until 1997, when the ER-2s and their operations moved to NASA Armstrong.

Dec 19, 2024 · NASA operates two ER-2 aircraft as readily deployable high altitude sensor platforms to collect remote sensing and in situ data on earth resources, atmospheric chemistry and dynamics, and oceanic processes. The aircraft also are used for electronic sensor research and development, satellite calibration and satellite data validation.

Lockheed Martin U2-R or TR-1 aircraft, but has retained the ER-2 descriptor. The newest ER-2 aircraft (the U2-R) was built and delivered in 1989 and is one of NASA's youngest aircraft. The ER-2 aircraft differs from the United States Air Force U-2 aircraft in the lack of defensive systems, absence of classified electronics,

NASA is operating two Lockheed ER-2 Earth resources aircraft as flying labora-tories in the Sub-Orbital Science Pro-gram under the agency’s Science Mis-sion Directorate.

NASA acquired its first ER-2 aircraft in 1981 and the second in 1989. They replaced two Lockheed U-2 aircraft that NASA was using since 1971 to collect science data. The U-2s, and later the ER-2s, were based at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, until 1997, when the ER-2s and their operations moved to NASA Arm-strong.

May 8, 2019 · One 19,000 lbst General Electric F118-101 turbofan. The ER-2 is a derivative of the Lockheed U-2 series built for the North American Space Administration (NASA).

To date, NASA U-2 and ER-2 aircraft have flown more than 4,000 data missions and test flights in support of scientific research. The ER-2 is a single engine, singly piloted aircraft that operates at altitudes between 6,000 and 21,200 m (20,000 to 70,000 ft).

U2: L1J: M/G: Technical Data. Wing Span (m) 24.5. Length (m) 15.2. Height (m) 4.5. MTOW (t) 11. Fuel Capacity (ltr) 5790. Maximum Range (Nm) 2500. Persons On Board. 1. Take Off Distance (m) Landing Distance (m) Absolute Ceiling (x100ft) 700. Optimum Ceiling (x100ft) Maximum Speed (kts/M) 459. Optimum Speed (kts/M) 400. Maximum Climb Rate (ft/min)

Dec 19, 2024 · NASA operates two ER-2 aircraft as readily deployable high altitude sensor platforms to collect remote sensing and in situ data on earth resources, atmospheric chemistry and dynamics, and oceanic processes. The aircraft also are used for electronic sensor research and development, satellite calibration and satellite data validation.

Oct 17, 2015 · NASA operates two Lockheed ER-2 Earth resources aircraft — a variant of the U-2 — as flying laboratories in the Airborne Science Program under the agency’s Science Mission …