Airbus A320 ATRA Performs Maiden Flight After E-Scan AESA …
3 days ago · The flying test bed. DLR says that the A320 D-ATRA is the largest member of its research aircraft fleet and has been used by the DLR since 2008, for aviation technology including safety concepts ...
A unique test aircraft: the A320 with the Eurofighter nose ... - Airbus
To ensure that the A320 ATRA can accommodate its new nose without any problems and fly safely with it, engineers and mechanics from Airbus Defence and Space and Commercial Aircraft have designed a complete new front section and reinforced the A320 airframe. All modifications were carried out in accordance with the proper procedures of the type ...
Airbus’ A320 ATRA with Eurofighter nose completes first flight
2 days ago · The decision to utilise the A320 ATRA rather than a Eurofighter itself for these tests stems from the former’s ability to undergo a shorter clearance process and remain airborne for extended periods. Hirsch said: “The A320 ATRA has a significantly shorter clearance process and can stay in the air longer than a Eurofighter.”
Airbus A320 Testbed Takes Flight with Eurofighter Radar Technology
3 days ago · Advantages of Using the A320 ATRA . Testing the radar system aboard the A320 ATRA offers significant benefits compared to direct testing on the Eurofighter Typhoon. According to Hirsch, “The A320 ATRA has a significantly shorter clearance process and can stay in the air longer than a Eurofighter.”
Germany flies A320 testbed modified to carry Eurofighter’s ECRS …
2 days ago · “The A320 ATRA has a significantly shorter clearance process and can stay in the air longer than a Eurofighter,” he notes. “This means that the testing time in a real-life environment is ...
Hawk Nose: Airbus tests the Eurofighter's new radar on a modified A320
3 days ago · The aircraft, known as the A320 ATRA (Aircraft Technology Research Aircraft), has been equipped with the distinctive nose of a Eurofighter. This design is not only visually striking but also serves the purpose of testing the AESA-MK1 radar (Active Electronically Scanned Array) , a system that promises to enhance the air-to-air, air-to-ground ...
A unique test aircraft: the A320 with the Eurofighter nose takes off ...
4 days ago · To ensure that the A320 ATRA can accommodate its new nose without any problems and fly safely with it, engineers and mechanics from Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Commercial Aircraft have designed a complete new front section and reinforced the A320 airframe. All modifications were carried out in accordance with the proper procedures of ...
Ein ganz besonderes Testflugzeug: Die A320 mit der Eurofighter
„Die A320 ATRA hat einen deutlich kürzeren Freigabeprozess und kann länger in der Luft bleiben als ein Eurofighter“, sagt E-Scan-Radar-Projektleiter Hirsch. Das bedeutet, dass die „Testzeit“ in einer realen Umgebung, also in der Luft, bei einer A320 erheblich früher, schneller und länger stattfinden kann.
Airbus Unveils A320 Flying Testbed with New Nose for ECRS Mk.1 …
Dec 22, 2024 · In a significant step in the development of the ECRS (European Common Radar System) Mk.1 that will equip future Eurofighter Typhoons of Germany and Spain, Airbus has modified the A320 D-ATRA...
Airbus A320-232 D-ATRA - DLR
The Airbus A320-232 'D-ATRA', has been in service for the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) since late 2008. and is the largest member of its fleet. The Advanced Technology Research Aircraft (ATRA) is a flexible modern flight research platform that is setting new benchmarks for airborne test vehicles in European aeronautics research.
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