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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

B-1 Bomber Gains Improved Capability Against Moving Targets

When it comes to military flight test, the ultimate name of the game is more combat capability.  The combined developmental and operational test teams on this project seem to have delivered exactly that through this series of tests.  System testing like this is what can extend the life and punch of aircraft that have been in the inventory for decades.  It would seem that any reports of the "Bone's" demise continue to be premature.

http://www.edwards.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123285635

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