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The AFRL Tech Series
Join us as we go behind the scenes to explore the facilities and technologies of the Air Force Research Laboratory.
15 Things That Emphasize the Historical Impacts of the Air Force
September 18th 2022 marks the Air Force’s 75th Birthday, representing a huge milestone in the history of aviation. In commemoration of this historical moment below is a list of notable contributions from the Air Force: 1. Rocket Sled: The data collected from the Rocket Sled’s testing helped lead to mandatory seatbelts in automobiles. 2. […]
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12 Things You May Not Know about AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has for the past 100 years historically impacted the Air Force’s goal of being the world’s best fighting force. In recognition of the upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Air Force, the below list highlights some of AFRL’s achievements, following in line with the Air Force’s mission statement of “fly, […]
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AFRL TECH: Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR)
AFRL’s THOR (Tactical High-power Operational Responder) is a prototype Directed Energy (DE) weapon used to disable the electronics in drones, and was specifically engineered to counter multiple targets – such as a drone swarm – with rapid results.
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AFRL Tech: Affordable Responsive Modular Rocket (ARMR)
The Affordable Responsive Modular Rocket (ARMR) engine architecture presents a paradigm shift in new liquid engine development.
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AFRL Tech: Anechoic Chamber
It’s quiet in here…almost too quiet. We showcase the sound deafening qualities of the Anechoic Chamber by inviting Ms. Sabra Tomb, a classically trained vocalist, to see how her voice reacts in AFRL’s Anechoic Chamber. This Air Force Research Laboratory’s Anechoic Chamber is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, […]
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AFRL TECH: Space Test Program-2
The Air Force Research Laboratory successfully put new technologies into space, June 25, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense Space Test Program (STP-2) mission, managed by the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carried 24 experimental satellites into space, including the […]
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AFRL Tech: Contributing the F-1 Rocket Engine
In 2019, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of mankind’s first landing on the moon. The Apollo command module stood on the very top of the largest rocket ever launched, The Saturn V. This rocket was lifted off the Earth’s surface by the most powerful rocket engines ever designed. We recently traveled to Edwards Air Force […]
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AFRL TECH: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The Air Force Research Lab has helped lead, develop and deliver some of the biggest pieces of technology throughout the Air Force and Space Force’s history. Check out a snapshot of just how much our team has influenced from the beginning as we visit National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The National Museum of […]
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