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This continuous flow altitude simulation facility is equipped to conduct full-scale and component testing for base research, advanced aircraft, space transportation, general aviation propulsion, and hypersonic propulsion.

C-2004-966: Technicians installing a jet engine in the PSL C-1996-2710: Williams F44 engine test in the PSL
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The Propulsion Systems Laboratory is NASA's only ground-based test facility that can provide true flight simulation for experimental research on air-breathing propulsion systems. Altitudes to 70,000 ft and Mach numbers to 3.0 in one cell and 6.0 in the other can be simulated continuously.

Name: Propulsion Systems Laboratory
Mach Number: 0 - 3.0 (PSL-3)
0 - 6.0 (PSL-4)
Test Section: 38-ft long and 24-ft wide in diameter
Altitude: 0 to 70,000 ft
Mass Flow: up to 750 lbs/sec
Facility Manager : Gary.A.Klann@grc.nasa.gov

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Propulsion Systems Laboratory (PSL)
Provides true flight simulation for air-breathing propulsion
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Last Updated: March 16, 2007