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First flight tests completed for the FAB-T system

Huntington Beach, USA - It will provide beyond line-of-sight communications for the B-2, B-52 and RC-135 aircraft

Boeing today announced that its Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) program successfully conducted its first series of flight tests. The tests were the first demonstration of FAB-T's network-centric ability to connect satellite, airborne and ground assets in a realistic flight environment. Boeing is the prime contractor for Increment 1 of FAB-T, which will provide protected...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109234
Rome, Italy, 09/14/2009 16:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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