Schlagwort: martin

  • Lockheed’s Bionic Exoskeleton a Super-Human Reality

    Lockheed’s Bionic Exoskeleton a Super-Human Reality

    Reading Time: < 1 minute

    [mbYTPlayer url=“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUMg4KADC0E“ opacity=“.5″ quality=“medium“ ratio=“auto“ isinline=“false“ showcontrols=“false“ realfullscreen=“true“ printurl=“true“ autoplay=“true“ mute=“true“ loop=“true“ addraster=“true“ stopmovieonblur=“false“ gaTrack=“false“]

     

    It’s the stuff of science fiction, a suit with super-human strength. But after decades of scientific research, it’s quickly becoming reality. „Capitol Gains“ gives viewers a look at Lockheed Martin’s new bionic suit that could make you larger than life.

    Source: Bloomberg

  • Martin Jetpack Powered by a 200-Horsepower Engine, Hit Stores Next Year!!

    Martin Jetpack Powered by a 200-Horsepower Engine, Hit Stores Next Year!!

    Reading Time: < 1 minute

    [mbYTPlayer url=“https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHPedpE70Es“ opacity=“.5″ quality=“medium“ ratio=“auto“ isinline=“false“ showcontrols=“false“ realfullscreen=“true“ printurl=“true“ autoplay=“true“ mute=“true“ loop=“true“ addraster=“true“ stopmovieonblur=“false“ gaTrack=“false“]

    To demonstrate flight high above the ground and the concept of the ballistic parachute as an emergency safety system, the Martin Jetpack was flown to around 1500m (5000ft), brought down from this height and an off-the-shelf ballistic parachute was deployed.The aircraft was flown by James via radio control in a chasing helicopter – also demonstrating the ability of the technology to apply to UAV applications. Jetson, Martin Aircraft Company’s weighted dummy was on board, and the parachute was placed out front for visibility and weight balancing.The video features inventor Glenn Martin and RC pilot James Bowker. The jetpack ascended initially at 4m/s (800ft/min) and the climb took about 6 minutes. The parachute was deployed at around 3000ft above ground level. The aircraft sustained some damage on impact, but we would expect that it is likely a pilot would have walked away from this emergency landing. The total flight was just under 10 minutes.

  • 5 Pictures of Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 Blackbird, the SR-71 Successor

    5 Pictures of Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 Blackbird, the SR-71 Successor

    Reading Time: < 1 minute

    Here’s a first look at the SR-71 successor, Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 Blackbird. Unlike its predecessor, this one will use a new hypersonic engine design that combines turbines and ramjets, making the unmanned SR-72 twice as fast as its predecessor with a cruising speed of Mach 6.

    nXl9u3i

    According to Leland, a Mach 6 platform would not only leave very little time for an enemy to respond, but it also be a very effective way to launch hypersonic missiles.

    Since these wouldn’t need a booster rocket when launched at six times the speed of sound, they can be of much lighter and simpler construction. The key to the SR-72 is what Lockheed calls Turbine-Based Combined Cycle Propulsion, which incorporates Lockheed’s experience in building the HTV-2 hypersonic demonstrator that flew at Mach 20 (15,224 mph, 24,501 km/h) in tests.

    In this new system, the twin engines of the SR-72 are actually two engines in one.

    Official Source: http://www.gizmag.com/lockeheed-martin-sr-72-blackbird/29634/