These massive concrete structures are test cell air intakes for production jet engines on test at General Electric Company's Lockland Ohio jet center. Air rushes to the engine in the test cells beneath at approximately 100 miles per hour. When the air leaves an engine, it is travelling at 1,300 to 2,000 miles per hour. Design of the cells and their exhaust stacks (not shown) "greatly reduces the sound levels of engines being tested," according to company engineers. All engines must pass rigid tests before delivery to the U.S. Air Force.

General Electric Company1952-04-01

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Title: These massive concrete structures are test cell air intakes for production jet engines on test at General Electric Company's Lockland Ohio jet center. Air rushes to the engine in the test cells beneath at approximately 100 miles per hour. When the air leaves an engine, it is travelling at 1,300 to 2,000 miles per hour. Design of the cells and their exhaust stacks (not shown) "greatly reduces the sound levels of engines being tested," according to company engineers. All engines must pass rigid tests before delivery to the U.S. Air Force.
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1952-04-01
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Buildings; Testing; Airplane engines; GE Aircraft Engines (Firm);
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
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