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Rapid Dragon program derived its name from ancient Chinese crossbow called 急龙车

Posted on December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s Rapid Dragon program has carried out its first live fire test on Dec. 16 and the Air Force Research Laboratory has revealed how the project got its name.

Once the Palletized Munition Deployment System was stabilized under the parachutes, the production long range cruise missile STV and mass simulants were released sequentially, timed for safe separation between munitions. The photo shows a successful separation of a STV from the sabot following the weapon release, followed by the deployment of the STV’s control surfaces (wings and tail). (Courtesy photo)

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The first private contractor hired to wash aircraft for JASDF at Naha

Posted on December 16, 2021 by alert5

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C-130H #42132 transferred to Romania

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by alert5

The United States has transferred a C-130H to Romania under the C-130 Ramp-to-Ramp (R2R) transfer program. The aircraft arrived at Aurel Vlaicu International Airport on Dec. 14.

Photo: MAPN
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53rd Fighter Squadron reactivated

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has reactivated the 53rd Fighter Squadron an associate unit to the 113th Wing’s 121st Fighter Squadron on Dec. 10.

Photo: 113th Wing
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Loading StormBreaker on the F-15E takes more time compared to other munitions

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 by alert5

Loading the GBU-53/B StormBreaker on the F-15E takes more time compared to other munitions due to the requirement to load encrypted communication information into the bomb’s computer.

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 422 Test and Evaluation Squadron takes off at Nellis Air Force Base carrying Small Diameter Bombs II to drop during WSEP West at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by William Lewis)

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