For reviving the SR-71, learning from the journey could be just as valuable as the actual flight testing.
The whole NASA reviving the SR-71 thing is largely framed in terms of advancing high-speed research, and clearly that would be the primary objective. This is very relevant again and especially in the regime the Blackbird could operate in, but the exercise in just achieving any flight testing at all has outsized value.
The reverse engineering, rapidly rebuilding supply chains, leveraging additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping, injecting new material, avionics, propulsion and other technologies where applicable, and above all else, building the digital toolkit to make it all happen as fast and efficiently as possible, are all exercises of great learning value.
I would not be surprised if a 'digital twin' is being created right now of the SR-71 using tail 844. Once the model exists, breakthroughs in digital engineering can be brought to bear to see how fast the program can be accelerated, both in terms of development and flight test.
Just in the act of doing all this, we can learn a LOT. And this is not an unprecedented concept, just look at programs like the X-55.
So, yes, the goal will be high-speed flight test, but so much can be learned in the journey to get there that it to must be quantified in a 'business case' for reviving the Blackbird.
@nookie_13@WingdwheeL Right out of my note pad brother there you go. There’s the rough draft I wrote. May be slight changes in the finished product nothing crazy.
Seeing my debut album on Spotify having over 1 million streams and over 4 million on YT music feels crazy. Love you all so much hope you’re enjoying the album!
The Barr Chronicles available on all platforms now!!!
@gooberscorner@WingdwheeL Hello Goober, for me it's the best song you released. Having it on repeat since few days... I can't find the lyrics anywhere. Could you gave them to us? Please 🙏❤️
We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. There is no point in prolonging the killings. And I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses.
Since the beginning of this week alone, Russia has used more than 700 guided aerial bombs, over 170 combat drones of various types, and nearly 80 missiles against Ukraine.
The scale of this evil must be matched by the scale of decisions to protect lives. Each partner can make a difference and strengthen the defense against terror.
Ukraine is grateful to all our friends who do just that. Together, we will overcome evil.
Alors que l’épisode de poussière qui a touché une bonne partie du pays durant ces dernières 48 heures touche à sa fin, les lueurs du soir donnent un ciel de feu magnifique au-dessus de #Paris et de l’ile de France (photo sans filtre) ✨🤩✨
Le virus du complot
📌RDV dimanche à 13h30 sur France 5 pour "Revu", l'hebdomadaire de VU présenté par Pascale Clark. Notre invité cette semaine : @stephaneguillon