Propulsion Systems Laboratory – Timelines
Timelines List of events that impacted the Propulsion Systems Laboratory No. 1 and 2 and catalog of tests conducted in all four PSL test chambers through 1979. NASA Glenn Research CenterHistoric Facilities Propulsion Systems Laboratory (PSL) No. 1 and 2 Events Timeline Tests in PSL No. 1 and 2 Tests in PSL No. 3 and 4 Events Timeline (1938 – 2009) 1938 The NACA studies the need for additional laboratories 1939 German Heinkel He-178 performs first flight using a jet engine The NACA approves establishment of an Aircraft Engine Research Lab (AERL) 1941 Construction of the AERL begins General Electric begins work on first U.S. jet engine U.S. enters World War II 1944 The Altitude Wind Tunnel becomes the first U.S. propulsion tunnel AERL begins testing early U.S. jet engines 1945 World War II ends AERL undergoes reorganization to focus on turbojets and high-speed flight Design of Four Burner Area altitude chambers begins 1946 Air Force approves the development of a surface-to-surface intercontinental missile 1947 Four Burner Area altitude chambers begin operation NACA Lewis Research Facilities Panel discusses...