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  • AEDC's APTU supports first direct-connect hypersonic engine test program

    Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) is modifying its Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit (APTU) in preparation for the first ever direct-connect tests of larger scale scramjet engines."Ground tests of scramjet engines at this scale have not been conducted at APTU or any other facility,"

  • AEDC machine shop provides product development solutions

    When you think about testing, your first thoughts probably aren't about the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Model and Machine Shop. But, often that is where it all begins - with a customer who needs a model or test-related hardware developed and often on a tight deadline.A skilled and

  • TMAS Range Task Order Effort supports test and evaluation activities

    Representatives from 18 companies attended a Site Visit held July 15-16, for the future Technical and Management Advisory Services (TMAS) Range Task Order hosted by the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Source Selection Office.The TMAS Range Task Order requirements at AEDC are part of a

  • B61 undergoes testing in AEDC wind tunnel

    A test conducted in Arnold Engineering Development Complex's (AEDC) 16-foot transonic wind tunnel (16T) supports the design of the newest version of the B61 nuclear bomb.As part of the B61-12 Life Extension Program (LEP), AEDC engineers partnered with researchers from Sandia National Laboratories to

  • Air Force creates Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

    The Air Force is centralizing its installation support management within a newly-created Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force officials announced today.The change resulted from a comprehensive effort to reduce overhead costs, increase efficiencies, eliminate redundant

  • AFRL launches hypersonic branch at AEDC

    The relationship between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Arnold Engineering Development Complex's (AEDC) hypervelocity capabilities is paying dividends and leading to a more in-depth and scientifically broader collaboration.In light of the success of several joint projects, AFRL

  • Testing and Evaluation Course valuable to AEDC, its customers

    The Aeropropulsion Test and Evaluation (T&E) Short Course that Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has been hosting since 2011 is beneficial to the Complex and its customers.For one, Aeropropulsion Test Branch Deputy Director Mike Dent said the course has "paid great dividends" in helping