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Rza_008
13th Jun 2006, 20:36
Greetings
I was wondering if any military air crew could identify this device attatched to an air refueling probe for me.
thanks in advance.
http://www2.hku.nl/~wietze/1.jpg (http://www2.hku.nl/%7Ewietze/1.jpg)
ZH875
13th Jun 2006, 20:43
Looks like the standard USAF Marshmallow Toasting Fork.
Simply stick Marshmallows on the spikes, spray a touch of Avtur and ignite, pass boom down to recieving aircraft, and have one happy flight desk with lots of lovely toasted Marshmallows.:)
Rza_008
13th Jun 2006, 20:47
:) it's just been bugging me because i can't work out what it could be, i think the aircraft is a KC135 i think, if that helps.
Talk Reaction
13th Jun 2006, 20:48
Isn't one of those gadgets for creating icing conditions for a following ac in some kind of flt testing nonsense??
PPRuNeUser0172
13th Jun 2006, 20:51
well its quite clearly a dart board isnt it:}
BossEyed
13th Jun 2006, 20:56
Isn't one of those gadgets for creating icing conditions for a following ac in some kind of flt testing nonsense??
Reckon so (http://pdf.aiaa.org/preview/1983/PV1983_2688.pdf). Utter nonsense, as you astutely point out.
brickhistory
13th Jun 2006, 21:01
Not meant to be a wind up, but a question from a non-engineer type:
Why utter nonsense?
Talk Reaction
13th Jun 2006, 21:04
most pilots spend their career trying to avoid icing - flying + icing = not flying so well anymore, extra weight and buggered aerodynamics...
test pilots however pay for the chance to fly amazing new machines first by having to do all manner of crazy (but nessecary for the rest of us - thanks guys) testing
Rza_008
13th Jun 2006, 21:18
thanks a lot for the link, is this classed as some sort of weather modification system?
BossEyed
13th Jun 2006, 21:24
NKC-135A 55-3128 performs icing tests to qualify the GE-90 engine on Boeing's B-777.
http://www.seftbo.org/smallb777ice2.jpg
http://www.seftbo.org/3128.jpg
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!
13th Jun 2006, 21:24
Is the starboard elevator peeling off? :ooh:
http://www2.hku.nl/%7Ewietze/1.jpg
brickhistory
13th Jun 2006, 21:25
Prototype for our new, secret weather weapon. See how it did last year as a hurricane generator?! Get the center part spinning at a gazillion rpm and viola!
Shhhh!
Rza_008
13th Jun 2006, 21:34
Thanks very much for that pic of it in action, brilliant photo.:)
Roadster280
13th Jun 2006, 22:03
NKC-135A 55-3128 performs icing tests to qualify the GE-90 engine on Boeing's B-777.
Isn't this particular B-777 "British Airways' B-777"?
BEagle
14th Jun 2006, 05:50
Of course it is also used for chemtrail laying to subjugate the Amreican populace. This is usually done at night from Area 51 using unmarked Boei....aaarrgh....black Omegas!
Hoots
15th Jun 2006, 21:43
Believe a similar device was used to test for airframe anti-icing on an ATR 72 or similar after one crashed, was on one of the Discovery channels a while ago.
Boscombe Down used to have a Canberra modified with a water spray bar for the same purpose.
victor two
15th Jun 2006, 23:14
Lets hope they remember to flush out the plumbing before they start using her for refuelling again eh!