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Abe Silverstein Supersonic Wind Tunnel

(C-1984-615): Compressor Number 2 illustrates the size of the ASWT’s drive. The compressor’s stator case is open for inspection and maintenance. Compressor Number 1 is similar, though it is driven by four of these motors. Altogether, the seven motors can deliver a total of 290,500 horsepower.

 

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Image Number: C-1984-615

Date: 1984

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Taken circa 1984