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In The Spotlight
NAVAIR
Lakehurst Aircraft Platform Interface (API) Lab...
Launching a 66,000-pound, fully armed F/A-18
from the turbulent, wind-blown deck of a 97,000-ton nuclear aircraft carrier
is a challenging task. Recovering the aircraft, often in the black of night, is even
more demanding.
Developing and supporting the interface between the aircraft
and its platform, the aircraft carrier, air capable ship or marine expeditionary airfield, is a highly specialized niche that we call the Aircraft Platform Interface or API.
In 2002, NAVAIR Lakehurst realized the bold goal of consolidating fourteen
labs supporting API into one state-of-the-art facility, dedicated to advancing the art of API technology... CLICK
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In The News
September 15: When the
Goodyear blimp recently visited Navy Lakehurst, veterans of Lakehurst's
dirigible era went along for a nostalgic ride... CLICK
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August 24: With soil
removal from the old Air Force Bomarc missile site complete, Navy
Lakehurst makes its rail line available for joint service use ... CLICK
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August 11: Navy Lakehurst recently played an
active role in supporting Summer Pulse '04 ... CLICK
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August 11: Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
21 is bringing the Navy and Army closer together ... CLICK
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August 10: Testing
of an unmanned arial vehicle (UAV) blimp recently occurred at
Navy Lakehurst ... CLICK
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