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Boeing starts weapon systems' tests on the Airborne Laser aircraft

Edwards, USA - A heavily modified B-747/400F

"The Boeing Company, industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency have begun Airborne Laser (ABL) flight tests with the entire weapon system integrated aboard the ABL aircraft. ABL, a heavily modified Boeing 747/400F aircraft, completed its functional check flight April 21 from Edwards Air Force Base with the beam control/fire control system and the high-energy laser onboard, confirming...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103582
Rome, Italy, 04/27/2009 17:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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