ASTARS III arrives at USNTPS

The Airborne Systems Training and Research Support (ASTARS) III aircraft, a modified C-26A Metroliner equipped with military equipment and subsystems, has been delivered to its home station at NAS Patuxent River.


Photo: U.S. Navy


Previously, the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) relies on a leased modified Saab 340 to conduct classes.

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