{"id":6101,"date":"2022-08-24T16:37:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T14:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tst.minijets.org\/?page_id=6101"},"modified":"2022-10-28T11:54:19","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T09:54:19","slug":"projet-rockwell-nova-nt-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/300-500\/williams-wr44\/projet-rockwell-nova-nt-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockwell Nova NT1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Rockwell Nova NT1 was one of five competitors in the US Air Force N<strong>ew Generation Trainer<\/strong>\u00a0(NGT):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"251\" src=\"http:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Nova-top.png\" alt=\"Rockwell Nova NT1\" class=\"wp-image-6111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Nova-top.png 900w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Nova-top-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Nova-top-768x214.png 768w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Nova-top-18x5.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The NGT program provided a number of options, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>extend the life of the T-37s, possibly including modifications such as turbofan engines and modern&nbsp;avionics<\/li><li>design and build a new aircraft built to USAF requirements \u2014not an unlikely choice when the 600-&nbsp;aircraft requirement is considered;<\/li><li>buy an existing offshore trainer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-01.jpg\" alt=\"Rockwell Nova NT1\" class=\"wp-image-5742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-01-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-01-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Maquette du Rockwell Nova NT1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>ROCKWELL was proposing a twinturbofan primary trainer to meet the US Air Force requirement for a <a href=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/300-500\/continental-j69\/cessna-t37\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4841\">Cessna T-37<\/a> replacement. The\u00a0<strong>september 2nd 1980<\/strong>\u00a0ROCKWELL unveils the\u00a0<strong>Nova NT-1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the competing&nbsp;<strong>NGT<\/strong>&nbsp;designs are a re-engined Cessna T-37 powered by fuel-efficient turbofans, a development of the RFB Fantrainer with side-by-side seating and twin ducted fans, and the all-new Rockwell Nova (<strong>Near-Term Optimum Value Aircraft<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"452\" src=\"http:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-06.jpg\" alt=\"Rockwell Nova NT1\" class=\"wp-image-6103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-06.jpg 603w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-06-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Designated the<strong>\u00a0Nova NT-1<\/strong>, the trainer has sideby-side seating and was powered by two <a href=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/300-500\/williams-wr44\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6039\">Williams Research WR-44<\/a> 1,000 lb-thrust-class medium-bypass turbofans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly smaller than the T-37, the Nova has a Supercritical airfoil wing .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cockpit is pressurised, giving a ceiling of 40,000ft compared to 25,000ft for the unpressurised T-37.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engines were mounted Fouga 90-style on each side of the fuselage above and behind the wing. Intakes extend forward over the wing leading edge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"135\" src=\"http:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-05.png\" alt=\"Rockwell Nova NT1\" class=\"wp-image-6107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-05.png 400w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-05-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-05-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>Nova NT-1 &#8211; Aviation week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Rockwell estimated that a first flight could take place in mid-1983 if the US Air Force selects a contractor and begins development late this year as planned. Production could begin in 1985 with first deliveries late that year. The potential USAF requirement is 600 aircraft. The T-37s will reach their 15,000hr life in the late 1980s.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" src=\"http:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-03.png\" alt=\"Rockwell Nova NT1, P3 views\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-03.png 400w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-03-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-03-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>Nova NT-1 Final design &#8211; Aviation week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Deficiencies identified in the existing trainer include lack of pressurisation which restricts altitude andand hence range and often prevents the aircraft from skirting bad weather. The high&nbsp;fuel consumption penalises range and endurance, preventing the aircraft&nbsp;from operating in weather which may call for a diversion. Both these factors&nbsp;result in decreased efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other complaints are high noise levels, out-of-date instrumentation and difficult maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"135\" src=\"http:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-04.png\" alt=\"Rockwell Nova NT1\" class=\"wp-image-6106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-04.png 400w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-04-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-04-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>Nova NT-1 &#8211; Aviation week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" src=\"http:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-02.png\" alt=\"Rockwell Nova NT1 mockup\" class=\"wp-image-6104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-02.png 400w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-02-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/minijets.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rockwell_Nova-T1-02-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption>Nova NT-1 &#8211; Aviation week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rockwell Nova NT1 was one of five competitors in the US Air Force New Generation Trainer\u00a0(NGT): The NGT program provided a number of options, including: extend the life of the T-37s, possibly including modifications such as turbofan engines and modern&nbsp;avionics design and build a new aircraft built to USAF requirements \u2014not an unlikely choice [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6102,"parent":6039,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"planes-000-100":[],"class_list":["post-6101","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plane-300-500"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6101\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6039"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6101"},{"taxonomy":"planes-000-100","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/minijets.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/planes-000-100?post=6101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}