Specimen Sheet · Vital Statistics
Classification · Terrain & Access
Field chart.
§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Lop Nur was once the largest lake in northwestern China, covering an area of about 3,000 square kilometers. It was also the site of China’s nuclear weapons testing from 1964 to 1996. Lop Nur is now a barren desert with a few salt flats and marshes.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 152.1 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeSSE · 152° ±0°
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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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