TrainersTraining aircraft for the Space Shuttle
Shuttle Training Aircraft
The Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is a former NASA training vehicle that duplicated the Space Shuttle's approach profile and handling qualities, allowing pilots to simulate Shuttle landings under controlled conditions before attempting the task on board the orbiter. The STA was also flown to assess weather conditions just prior to Space Shuttle launches and landings.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Grumman
- Category
- Trainers
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 280 kt
- Max speed
- 300 kt
- Range
- 15 nm
- Service ceiling
- 13,000 ft
- Empty weight
- 585 lb
- Powerplant
- Grumman Gulfstream II
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 4
- Number built
- 4
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.