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Airbus Unveils A320 Flying Testbed with New Nose for ECRS Mk.1 Radar Testing

The nose section was specifically designed and manufactured by a team of Airbus Defence and Space engineers to install the ECRS Mk.1 AESA radar on the A320 D-ATRA flying testbed. In a significant step ...
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Airbus’ A320 ATRA with Eurofighter nose completes first flight

Airbus has revealed the completion of 'first flight' for German Aerospace Center's (DLR) modified Airbus A320 advanced technology research aircraft (ATRA) for the E-Scan radar project. This aircraft, ...

The Airbus A320 Serving As A Eurofighter Typhoon Nose Cone Testbed

The Airbus A320 is a prolific medium-range passenger jet that is used by many airlines all over the world. The German ...
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Airbus A320 ATRA Flies in IOC Configuration Ahead of Eurofighter’s AESA Radar Testing

The Advanced Technology Research Aircraft was modified with the Eurofighter’s nose to support testing of the ECRS Mk.1 AESA radar. Airbus and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have reached another ...