Dream Chaser Flight Test Article crash lands and rolls

Dream Chaser Flight Test Article crash lands and rolls October 28, 2013 4:43 pm Ainz

Conflicting reports on the extent of damage to Sierra Nevada’s only FTA. This one was never intended to fly in space, strictly for air drop flight tests, so maybe it can be patched up and rejoin testing. OTOH, this could kill their chances. LockMart is contracted to build a second vehicle, but that one won’t be finished for a few years, and is intended as a full on orbital spacecraft. Here’s wishing SNC the best of luck.

F5 landing gear? Wonder if they got it out of a bone yard. n/t by RobVG 2013-10-30 16:44:39
- Sounds odd at first, but it's not uncommon... by Ainz 2013-10-31 21:03:52
- I had one design that used it. by TB 2013-10-30 16:57:16
  - Which one? Any Pics? n/t by RobVG 2013-10-30 20:33:53
    - This one had F-4 gear. by TB 2013-10-31 11:11:06
      - Very cool... by Ainz 2013-11-01 12:40:13
        
        Jet engines for landings and takeoffs. by TB 2013-11-01 13:19:56
A video of the flight by TB 2013-10-29 11:03:21
- P.S. by TB 2013-10-29 16:56:25
  - Cool video, and SNC says it landed Sunny Side Up after all,...great news by Ainz 2013-10-30 15:56:28
    - Thanks! Good info. by TB 2013-10-30 16:22:34

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