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NAE™ Project Research:
Magnetic Braking Systems

Helping to stop the North American Eagle™ will be a unique braking system under development by Lev X® of Port Angeles, Washington. The anti-skid, no contact brakes could someday revolutionize the aircraft, rail and automotive industry. Lev X ®, and their parent company Magna-Force ® are leading the world with the commercial applications of rare earth Neodymium Iron Boron Magnets (NdFeB) in the transportation industry.

Original test brakes were tested with F-15 aircraft wheels and tires to speed of 350 mph

Once our high speed wheels were installed, greater speed tests were conducted. In June 2008, the 14,000 lb North American Eagle™ was stopped from a speed of 400 mph using nothing more than the Lev X magnetic braking. Temperatures are monitored using two infrared temperature gauges located in the cockpit. So far testing has yield temperatures within design parameters. At 800 mph the Lev X Magnetic Brakes generate 4,700 brake horsepower.

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