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Air Force

Northrop Grumman Completes Flight Testing Of JSTARS’ JT-8D Propulsion System

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

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Northrop Grumman’s [NOC] E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) testbed aircraft, equipped with a new JT-8D propulsion system, successfully completed flight testing, according to a company statement. The completion of the flight testing program represents a major milestone in Joint STARS re-engining program and is a key component of the Military Airworthiness Certification (MAC) process, according to a statement. The new propulsion system includes Pratt & Whitney JT-8D engines previously certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

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