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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…

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…

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 […]

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