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The '''Nevada Test and Training Range''' ('''NTTR''') is a training facility of the [[United States Air Force]] located in the desert of southern [[Nevada]] in the [[United States]]. It is the largest of its kind in the US, {{convert|4687|sqmi}} and is operated by the USAF Warfare Center's [[98th Range Wing]]. The NTTR was renamed from the '''Nellis Air Force Range''' (NAFR) in 2001. |
The '''Nevada Test and Training Range''' ('''NTTR''') is a training facility of the [[United States Air Force]] located in the desert of southern [[Nevada]] in the [[United States]]. It is the largest of its kind in the US, {{convert|4687|sqmi}} and is operated by the USAF Warfare Center's [[98th Range Wing]]. The NTTR was renamed from the '''Nellis Air Force Range''' (NAFR) in 2001. |
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==Geography== |
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NTTR borders (on three sides) the [[United States Department of Energy|Department of Energy's]] [[Nevada Test Site]]; between them the two complexes control much of the land in southern Nevada. NTTR is operated from [[Nellis Air Force Base]] near [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]]. The [[National Wildhorse Management Area]] is entirely enclosed inside the NTTR, and much of the eastern section of the NTTR overlaps with the [[Desert National Wildlife Refuge]]. |
NTTR borders (on three sides) the [[United States Department of Energy|Department of Energy's]] [[Nevada Test Site]]; between them the two complexes control much of the land in southern Nevada. NTTR is operated from [[Nellis Air Force Base]] near [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]]. The [[National Wildhorse Management Area]] is entirely enclosed inside the NTTR, and much of the eastern section of the NTTR overlaps with the [[Desert National Wildlife Refuge]]. |
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The terrain enclosed by the range is characterized by numerous small ranges of mountains, with the area between consisting of desert, including many small [[endorheic]] [[lake]]s. One of these, [[Groom Lake]] (located near the northeast border of NTTR) is the location of [[Area 51]], an Air Force base. |
The terrain enclosed by the range is characterized by numerous small ranges of mountains, with the area between consisting of desert, including many small [[endorheic]] [[lake]]s. One of these, [[Groom Lake]] (located near the northeast border of NTTR) is the location of [[Area 51]], an Air Force base. |
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==Facilities== |
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The range and testing site contains various facilities within it, that allow realistic live firing exercises and air combat stimulations to be undertaken. |
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Located {{convert|7|km}} northwest of the [[Tolicha Peak Electronic Combat Range]] (TPECR) is an airfield target (N3722 W11650), designated "Eastman Airfield Target", "Target 76-14", or the "Korean Airfield". However, it has a northeastern taxiway loop which is characteristical for the former [[Soviet Air Force]] base at [[Jüterbog Airfield]] in [[East Germany]], and three ramps in front of hangars on the western side of the loop. The other taxiways have a similar layout to Jüterbog, although the runway is about {{convert|400|m}} shorter. There are two accompanying [[surface to air missile]] sites, one {{convert|2.5|km}} northwest of the airfield, and one {{convert|5.6|km}} northwest just like the original.<ref name=MilAir>http://www.mil-airfields.de/de/altes-lager.htm</ref> |
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At least once per year NTTR hosts [[Red Flag (United States Air Force)|RED FLAG]], a combined [[NATO]] simulated air warfare exercise. NTTR is also the location of Green Flag, a similar exercise emphasising the electronic aspects of airborne warfare. |
At least once per year NTTR hosts [[Red Flag (United States Air Force)|RED FLAG]], a combined [[NATO]] simulated air warfare exercise. NTTR is also the location of Green Flag, a similar exercise emphasising the electronic aspects of airborne warfare. |
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Revision as of 06:15, 27 October 2012
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| Formed | Sept. 1, 1966 |
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| Headquarters | Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States 36° 14.193'N 115° 1.917'W |
| Employees | Classified |
| Annual budget | Classified |
The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) is a training facility of the United States Air Force located in the desert of southern Nevada in the United States. It is the largest of its kind in the US, 4,687 square miles (12,140 km2) and is operated by the USAF Warfare Center's 98th Range Wing. The NTTR was renamed from the Nellis Air Force Range (NAFR) in 2001.
Geography
NTTR borders (on three sides) the Department of Energy's Nevada Test Site; between them the two complexes control much of the land in southern Nevada. NTTR is operated from Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas. The National Wildhorse Management Area is entirely enclosed inside the NTTR, and much of the eastern section of the NTTR overlaps with the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
The terrain enclosed by the range is characterized by numerous small ranges of mountains, with the area between consisting of desert, including many small endorheic lakes. One of these, Groom Lake (located near the northeast border of NTTR) is the location of Area 51, an Air Force base.
Facilities
The range and testing site contains various facilities within it, that allow realistic live firing exercises and air combat stimulations to be undertaken.
Located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northwest of the Tolicha Peak Electronic Combat Range (TPECR) is an airfield target (N3722 W11650), designated "Eastman Airfield Target", "Target 76-14", or the "Korean Airfield". However, it has a northeastern taxiway loop which is characteristical for the former Soviet Air Force base at Jüterbog Airfield in East Germany, and three ramps in front of hangars on the western side of the loop. The other taxiways have a similar layout to Jüterbog, although the runway is about 400 metres (1,300 ft) shorter. There are two accompanying surface to air missile sites, one 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest of the airfield, and one 5.6 kilometres (3.5 mi) northwest just like the original.[1]
At least once per year NTTR hosts RED FLAG, a combined NATO simulated air warfare exercise. NTTR is also the location of Green Flag, a similar exercise emphasising the electronic aspects of airborne warfare.
Nuclear testing
Two nuclear test series comprising five tests were conducted at the NTTR between 1957 and 1963.[2]
Project 57 took place in a 10 miles (16 km) by 16 miles (26 km) block of land abutting the northeast boundary of the Nevada National Security Site known as Area 13.[3]
Operation Roller Coaster took place in the Tonopah Test Range, which is part of the NTTR.
Both site were partially, but not completely, decontaminated.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.mil-airfields.de/de/altes-lager.htm
- ^ U.S. Department of Energy / Nevada Operations Office, United States Nuclear Tests - July 1945 through September 1992, December 2000, DOE/NV-209 Rev 15
- ^ Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. Bureau of Federal Facilities. Federal Facility Agreement & Consent Order. FFACO Description of Facilities
- ^ National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office, Plutonium Dispersal Tests at the Nevada Test Site, April 2010, DOE/NV-1046