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首架美國海軍教練機完成生物燃料飛行
2011-08-26
[據美國海軍網站2011年8月25日報導]8月24日,美國海軍T-45“蒼鷹”教練機在帕圖森河海軍航空站成功完成了生物燃料飛行,至此美國海軍可替代能源項目又取得了更進一步的發展。
VX-23中隊負責本次試飛任務,試飛的教練機裝載混合生物燃料,該燃料由基於汽油的JP-5航空燃油和基於植物的亞麻籽油按照1:1的比例混合而成。亞麻籽的高含油量使之成為了一種極具價值的可再生、可持續能源。
T-45“蒼鷹”教練機是一種採用前後串聯式座椅的飛機,被美國海軍和海軍陸戰隊用於訓練飛行員執行航母上及其它戰術行動任務。
這是到目前為止第5架成功使用生物燃料試飛的飛機,這也顯示了美國海軍將恪守承諾,將通過減少對進口燃料的依賴從而實現能源的獨立。此前參與生物燃料試飛的飛機包括F/18 E/F、 MH-60S、F/A-18 D及MV-22。海軍部長馬布斯的目標是要在2015年之前,減少美國海軍一半的燃油消耗。
在今年年底之前,還將有3架飛機進行生物燃料的試飛試驗。(中國船舶工業綜合技術經濟研究院 宋磊)
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First Navy Trainer Completes Biofuel Flight at Patuxent River
Story Number: NNS110825-06 Release Date: 8/25/2011 2:58:00 PM
From Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River Public Affairs
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- The Navy's alternative energy program expanded Aug. 24 when a T-45 training aircraft completed a successful biofuel flight at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Md.
The "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 flew the high-performance jet trainer on a biofuel mixture of petroleum-based JP-5 jet fuel and plant-based camelina. The high oil content of the camelina seed makes it a valuable source of renewable and sustainable energy.
"This successful test flight brings us a step closer to meeting the Navy's energy security goals," said Vice Adm. David Architzel, commander, Naval Air Systems Command. "My congratulations to the Navy fuels team here at NAVAIR for playing an instrumental role in proving the viability of biofuels to power naval aircraft."
The T-45 "Goshawk" is a tandem-seat aircraft used by the Navy and Marine Corps to train pilots on carrier and tactical mission operations.
This is the fifth aircraft successfully tested using biofuel at NAS Patuxent River and showcases the Navy's commitment to achieve energy independence by reducing the need for foreign oil. Previous aircraft tested include the F/18 E/F, MH-60S, F/A-18 D, and most recently, the MV-22. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus' goal is to cut the Navy's oil usage in half by 2025.
"This test of the T-45 with a 50/50 blend of biofuel represents another significant milestone in the long list of detailed flight test and demonstrations of the F-18 Super Hornet, the MH-60S, and the V-22," said Rear Adm. Phil Cullom, Director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division. "Our commitment to the aggressive test schedule for drop-in replacement fuels for JP-5 and F-76 keep us on pace for the 2012 demonstration and 2016 deployment of the Great Green Fleet."
Three additional Navy aircraft are scheduled for biofuel test flights before the end of the year.
This initiative is one of many throughout the Navy and Marine Corps which will enable the Department of the Navy to achieve Secretary Ray Mabus' energy goals to improve our energy security and efficiency afloat and
ashore, increase our energy independence, and help lead the nation toward a clean energy economy.
For more news from Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/nawcadpr/.