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Problem during XP-1 aircraft ground tests

Tokyo, Japan - Airplane produced by national industry

The Japanese ministry of defence has announced today August 8 that during ground tests performed on the XP-1 maritime patrol aircraft of Kawasaki Heavy Industries rips were found in different parts of the aircraft, including the fuel tank of main wing and the fuselage near the foot of the main wing; the cracks were about 10-15 cm in length. The authorities could not say how it will affect the timing...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1132703
Rome, Italy, 08/08/2011 19:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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