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On 22 May 2013, a U.S. Army and Boeing team completed the first flight of the first of four EMARSS Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) aircraft. The aircraft flew for over four hours and completed all first-flight test objectives, including evaluation of aerodynamic handling qualities, aircraft systems performance, and autopilot functions. The flight occurred at the Beechcraft facility in [[Wichita, Kansas]]. Flying followed ground tests that included a high-speed taxi.<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/news/US-Army-EMARSS-ISR-Aircraft-Completes-First-Test-Flight_n000011527.aspx US Army EMARSS ISR Aircraft Completes First Test Flight] - Deagel.com, June 3, 2013</ref> |
On 22 May 2013, a U.S. Army and Boeing team completed the first flight of the first of four EMARSS Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) aircraft. The aircraft flew for over four hours and completed all first-flight test objectives, including evaluation of aerodynamic handling qualities, aircraft systems performance, and autopilot functions. The flight occurred at the Beechcraft facility in [[Wichita, Kansas]]. Flying followed ground tests that included a high-speed taxi.<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/news/US-Army-EMARSS-ISR-Aircraft-Completes-First-Test-Flight_n000011527.aspx US Army EMARSS ISR Aircraft Completes First Test Flight] - Deagel.com, June 3, 2013</ref> |
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On 15 August 2013, two EMARSS aircraft arrived at [[Aberdeen Proving Ground]] for airborne tests of the target-tracking capabilities. The modified Beechcraft King Air 350 ER aircraft will undergo mission systems calibration and testing to certify them prior to delivery.<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/news/Boeing-EMARSS-Aircraft-Begin-US-Army-Flight-Tests_n000011812.aspx Boeing EMARSS Aircraft Begin US Army Flight Tests] - Deagel.com, 15 August 2013</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:59, 16 August 2013
The Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System, or EMARSS, is an American reconnaissance aircraft project that grew out of the failed Aerial Common Sensor project.
The EMARSS system will consist of a commercial derivative aircraft equipped with Electro-optic/Infrared (EO/IR) Full Motion Video (FMV) sensor, a COMINT collection system, an aerial precision Geolocation system, line-of-site (LOS) tactical and beyond line-of-site (LOS/BLOS) communications suites, two operator workstations and a self-protection suite.[1]
Four competing teams submitted bids:
The contract was awarded to The Boeing Company in November 2010.[4]
The system is based on the Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft (which is already in service as the C-12); the ACS project had selected a larger aircraft, an Embraer ERJ-145.[5] A prototype made its first flight in October 2012. In addition to the prototype, Boeing has an initial order for four test aircraft and two production aircraft.[6]
On 22 May 2013, a U.S. Army and Boeing team completed the first flight of the first of four EMARSS Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) aircraft. The aircraft flew for over four hours and completed all first-flight test objectives, including evaluation of aerodynamic handling qualities, aircraft systems performance, and autopilot functions. The flight occurred at the Beechcraft facility in Wichita, Kansas. Flying followed ground tests that included a high-speed taxi.[7]
On 15 August 2013, two EMARSS aircraft arrived at Aberdeen Proving Ground for airborne tests of the target-tracking capabilities. The modified Beechcraft King Air 350 ER aircraft will undergo mission systems calibration and testing to certify them prior to delivery.[8]
References
- ^ "Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2011 Army" (PDF). 2010-04-28. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ "US Army delays contract for EMARSS surveillance fleet". Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ "NGC To Compete For US Army EMARSS". Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ "U.S. Army Emarss Winner Expected By Year-End". AVIATION WEEK. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ "The U.S. Army is Eying More Missions for the C-12". 2010-07-05. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ "AUSA: Boeing flies EMARSS prototype". Flightglobal. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ US Army EMARSS ISR Aircraft Completes First Test Flight - Deagel.com, June 3, 2013
- ^ Boeing EMARSS Aircraft Begin US Army Flight Tests - Deagel.com, 15 August 2013