Category: Notizie Estero

Russian Air Force Flies Giant An-22 Antey Turboprop

Russian Air Force Flies Giant An-22 Antey Turboprop

In the Tver Region, flights involving the world’s largest An-22 “Antey” turboprop aircraft took place at the base of the Military Transport Aviation Formation.

During the event, the crew performed a flight along a specified route using instruments, and also worked out actions in various emergency…

Northrop’s Firebird Completes Capability Demonstration Flights

Northrop’s Firebird Completes Capability Demonstration Flights

SAN DIEGO — Northrop Grumman Corporation recently completed a series of mission focused engagements, including integration and testing of Overwatch Imaging’s TK-9 Earthwatch sensor.

The sensor was integrated in one day as part of ongoing capability flights validating the wide range of missions…

Virtual Air Tattoo 2020

Virtual Air Tattoo 2020

The Royal International Air Tattoo will be live-streaming the event on YouTube and Facebook this weekend for four hours each day from 1100 to 1500 hours. The event this year was canceled due to COVID-19. For the virtual event, air arms from 20 countries will be taking part with virtual flying displays, pilot interviews and […]
Firebird successfully tested the TK-9 Earthwatch sensor

Firebird successfully tested the TK-9 Earthwatch sensor

The Northrop Grumman Firebird has recently completed testing the Overwatch Imaging’s TK-9 Earthwatch sensor over a four-day period. Thanks to the open architecture of the aircraft, the sensor was integrated on the airframe in one day. The team carried out four 10+ hour manned flights for several data collection missions, including wide-area surveillance, pattern of […]

Boeing proposes T-7 as replacement for Alpha Jet or F-5

Boeing told FlightGlobal that its T-7 advanced jet trainer can be a suitable for air forces to replace their aging F-5 or Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet. Alec Wilson from Khon Kaen, Thailand / CC BY-SA There are approximately 600 such aircraft still in service around the world, the aviation website noted. Thomas Breckenridge, vice-president of international […]
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