Concorde windscreen used in destructive testing by hailstones

Concorde windscreen used in destructive testing by hailstone bombardment. 4 or 2 inch hailstones. Tests carried out at RAE Farnborough.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-2251
Materials:
glass & plastic
Measurements:
length 900 mm
height 890 mm
thickness 90 mm
type:
windscreen

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