60,000 pounds in 4 seconds is pretty sporty, especially considering that at 35,000 feet everyone in the plane was probably pressure-breathing 100 percent oxygen. Not only that, engine stall margin up there at airdrop speeds is less than you would like, so a pitch-up due to failure of the new flight controls could lead to a simultaneous triple emergency: flight controls, CG, and engines. Good on you guys!
http://www.militaryaerospace.com/index/display/avi-wire-news-display/1461374911.html
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