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 AirLand's Scorpion military twinjet has completed its initial taxi tests and is nearing its first flight after successful high-speed testing at McConnell Air Force Base.
- The Scorpion is designed as an affordable and versatile tactical jet, intended for missions such as border security, counter-narcotics, and humanitarian relief.
- It features an all-composite airframe, a useful load greater than 9,500 pounds (including 6,000 pounds of fuel for a 2,400 nautical mile range), and a projected max speed of 450 knots.
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