Aero L-29
Make: Aero Vodochody L-29
Registration: N20PL, State of Iowa, University of Iowa, liability insured
Crew: 2, front seat safety pilot, rear seat evaluation pilot
Dimensions: Length: 10.81 m (35 ft 6 in), Wingspan: 10.29 m (33 ft 9 in), Height: 3.13 m (10 ft 3 in), Wing area: 19.8 m2 (213 ft2), Empty weight: 2,280 kg (5,030 lb), Loaded weight: 3,286 kg (7,244 lb), Max takeoff weight: 3,540 kg (7,800 lb)
Crew support: O2 system, g-suit, pressurization
Hard-points: 2 each with rails equipped for ARDS or similar electronic pods, 120VAC, 28VDC, RS422, Ethernet, hard point also usable for aux fuel tank
Performance: Maximum speed: 820 km/h (443 knots, 510 mph), Range: 900 km (486 nm, 560 mi), Service ceiling: 11,500 m (37,700 ft), Rate of climb: 14 m/s (2,800 ft/min), Wing loading: 166 kg/m2 (34.3lb/ft2), Thrust/weight: 0.25, loading +8/-4gz
Instrumentation: Total of 4 each high-performance PC computers (Linux or Windows), 1 each 15" high brightness touch screens in back cockpit, 1 each Dynon Skyview SVS in both cockpits, 900 Mhz Long range data link, 1.2 Mbps, high-speed L-band data link 2Mbps, 2.4 Ghz 10W video link, 4 channel video, Hemisphere Crescent heading source, Rockwell Collins GuS GADHRS, Novatel ProPak V3 GNSS, 1kW 120VAC true sine wave inverter, 1200 W 120VAC true sine wave inverter, dual VHF Navcom, GPS, bore sighted FLIR camera, SVS/EVS software, OPL proprietary remote process management
MI-2 Hoplite
Make: MI-2 Hoplite
Registration: N211PZ, State of Iowa, University of Iowa, liability insured
Crew: 1, left front seat safety pilot, right front seat evaluation pilot, 2 seats for FTEs in rear. Middle seat row used for instrument rack.
Cost: $850/hr @ 26% F&A
Capacity: 700 kg (1,540 lb) internal, 800 kg (1,760 lb) external cargo
Rotor: Fully articulated, hydraulic boost
Anti-ice: Windshield, main and tail rotor, engine inlegts, and pitot probe
Dimensions: Length: 11.9 m (39 ft 4 in), Rotor diameter: 14.6 m (47 ft 11 in), Height: 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in), Empty weight: 2,372 kg (5,218 lb), Loaded weight: 3,550 kg (7,810 lb), Max takeoff weight: 3,700 kg (8,140 lb)
Powerplant: 2 x PZL GTD-350 turboshafts, 298 kW (400 shp) each
Performance: Maximum speed: 220 km/h (138 mph), Range: 340 km (212 mi), Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,120 ft), Rate of climb: 4.5 m/s (886 ft/min), Disc loading: 21 kg/m2 (4.3 lb/ft2)
Instrumentation: Instrumented rack for multi-purpose applications. Total of 6 high-performance PC computers (Linux or Windows), Cognitive Avionics Tool Set (CATS), 2 each 6x8 portrait 1024x768 daylight readable touch screens on evaluation pilot, safety pilot side uses certified backup instruments, 20 inch rear crew station touch screen for flight test engineer, 900 Mhz Long range data link, 1.2 Mbps, high speed L-band data link 2 Mbps, 2.4 Ghz 10W video link, 4 channel video, Hemisphere Crescent heading source, Rockwell Collins GuS GADHRS, Novatel ProPak V3 GNSS, 4kW 120VAC true sine wave inverter with buffer batteries, GPS, SVS/EVS software, OPL proprietary remote process management.
AMG Model 997 HMMWV
Make: AMG Model 997 HMMWV
Registration: IA10117, State of Iowa, University of Iowa, liability insured
Crew: 4, commander right front seat, driver left front seat, test engineers in aft crew compartment
Dimensions: Length 15 ft (4.6 m), Width 7.08 ft (2.1 m), Height 6 ft (1.8 m), Weight 5,900 lb (2,680 kg) curb, Engine 8 Cyl. Diesel 6.2 L (380 cu in), Transmission 3-speed automatic, Suspension Independent 4x4, Fuel capacity 25 U.S. gal (95 L), Speed 55 mph (89 km/h) at max gross weight.
Instrumentation: High-output alternator 200A 24 VDC, shock-mounted server rack with 3 high-performance server-grade PCs, graphics cards, KVM, onboard GB LAN, Broadband modem, 900 Mhz Long range data link at 1.2 Mbps, optional high-speed L-band data link 2 Mbps, 2.4 Ghz 10W video link, 4 channel DVR, Satcom dome, roof hatch, external power for on-the-run power transfer, external network hookup patch panel, Hemisphere Crescent heading source, Rockwell Collins GuS GADHRS, Novatel ProPak V3 GNSS, 4kW 120VAC true sine wave inverter with buffer batteries, 24 VDC and 12 VDC lab power supply and distribution system, OPL proprietary remote process management, VHF Airband radio, overhead comms panel, telephone to intercom connection, external speaker for roadside PA, shock-mounted 30 ft mast with wire retractor, commander-side PC screen and keyboard, driver-side eye tracker, brain vision neural monitor for driver workload assessment, 2 aft crew computer work stations, laboratory benches, cab A/C and heat, fridge.
