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Flight simulation of a harrier jump-jet
Harrier aircraft flight simulation. Supercomputer image of a Harrier aircraft hovering over a runway in a virtual wind tunnel. The lines beneath the aircraft show the air flow from the aircrafts engine. The lines colours show the airs tempera- ture gradient, from red (highest), through orange, yellow, green, and blue, to purple (lowest). The Harrier is a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft which directs air from its Rolls- Royce Pegasus engine through 4 swivelling nozzles along the side of its fuselage. The nozzles point downwards for take-off, before rotating backwards to accelerate the aircraft into wing-borne flight
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This print showcases the incredible flight simulation of a Harrier jump-jet, an iconic Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft. Created using advanced supercomputer graphics, the image depicts the Harrier hovering gracefully over a virtual wind tunnel runway. The lines beneath the aircraft illustrate the intricate air flow from its powerful Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine. Each line's color represents different temperature gradients; starting with red for the highest temperatures and transitioning through orange, yellow, green, blue, and finally purple for the lowest temperatures. With its four swiveling nozzles along the fuselage's side, this marvel of engineering directs air in various directions to achieve vertical take-off before rotating backward to accelerate into wing-borne flight. The technology behind this remarkable aircraft is truly awe-inspiring. Transporting us into a world where reality meets imagination, this stunning visual representation perfectly captures both beauty and functionality. It highlights how cutting-edge computer-aided design (CAD) technology can be used to simulate complex flight scenarios with utmost precision. Courtesy of Science Photo Library's expertise in capturing scientific wonders through photography, we are granted a glimpse into this mesmerizing realm of aviation innovation. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries in transportation technology.
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