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HX-21 completes testing of MV-22’s new attitude mode at sea

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HX-21 went out to sea with its MV-22 on board USS Wasp in May to test a new flight control capability at sea.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Air test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 takes off of the flight deck of the Aviation Logistics Support Ship (T-AVB3) S.S. Wright, Nov. 10, 2017. HX-21 assisted the Wright in acquiring their Aviation Facilities Certification to prove shipboard compatibility with MV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody J. Ohira)

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USN setup PMA-230 to develop next generation fighter to replace Hornet

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The U.S. Navy has setup PMA-230 in May as the Next Generation Air Dominance program office. This program aims to develop a new manned fighter that will replace the Super Hornet and Growler in the next decade.


U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Prill

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