Flight Dynamics Research Facility Characteristics

1 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Home Characteristics The Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) is a large, subsonic wind tunnel with a vertical test section for conducting flight dynamics research for stability, controllability, free-fall and aircraft spin, and spin recovery testing of atmospheric vehicles. Characteristics Test Section Dimensions: 20 ft. diam. by 24 ft. high Speed: 0 – 172 ft/s (0 – 117 mph) Dynamic Pressure: (0 – 35 psf) Reynolds Number: 0 – 1.10×10^6 per ft. Pressure: Atmospheric Temperature: Actively cooled (79° F) Test Gas: Air Facility Height: 131 ft. Flight Dynamics Flight Research Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities Facebook logo @NASA@NASAaero@NASAes @NASA@NASAaero@NASA_es Instagram logo @NASA@NASAaero@NASA_es Linkedin logo @NASA Explore More 4 min read Award-Winning NASA Camera Revolutionizes How We See the Invisible Article 4 months ago 4 min read NASA Software Raises Bar for Aircraft Icing Research  Article 6 months ago 5 min read NASA Advances Pressure Sensitive Paint Research Capability Article 11 months ago Keep Exploring Discover More Topics From NASA Missions Humans In Space Solar System Exploration Eyes on the Solar System Explore NASA’s History Share Details Last Updated Jun 09, 2026 Editor Lillian Gipson Contact Jim Banke jim.banke@nasa.gov Related Terms Aerosciences Evaluation Test Capabilities