Textron, the parent company of Cessna, is moving fast on the development of its sexy straight-wing military twinjet, the Scorpion, which surprised the world with its emergence earlier this year. As evidenced by the following video, Scorpion test pilots have completed the first taxi tests and are getting close to taking the airplane to the skies. The last high speed taxi tests were completed today at the McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, according to Dale Tutt, chief engineer of the Scorpion program.
Video: Scorpion Jet Gets Ready for First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Textron, parent company of Cessna, is rapidly developing the Scorpion, a new straight-wing military twinjet, having successfully completed taxi tests and nearing its first flight.
- A joint venture of Textron and AirLand Enterprises, the Scorpion is designed as a versatile and affordable tactical jet for missions such as border security, counter-narcotics, and humanitarian relief.
- The Scorpion boasts a useful load greater than 9,500 pounds, a range of 2,400 nautical miles, a projected max speed of 450 knots, and the ability to climb as high as 45,000 feet.
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