US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft. (Photo: US Air Force)
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
The US Air Force’s (USAF) 96th Test Wing’s McKinley Climatic Lab recently announced the conclusion of the second round of extreme weather testing with the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft.
The platform’s sustainability, system operations and engine were evaluated in a 55,000 ft² (5,110 m²) chamber which replicated challenging environmental scenarios.
It included temperatures ranging from 44°C to -25.5°C (110°F to -14°F) and over 305 km/h (190 mph) wind streams. The chamber also simulated icing and low visibility for flight and landing conditions.
Mike Keltos, Director of Test & Evaluation for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre’s
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