![]() On-board, scientists and engineers will test futuristic sensors and communications for the Future Combat Air System that the UK and its international partners are developing to fly into service in 2035. The programme will see the partners completely overhaul a commercial airliner, turning it into a flying laboratory for combat air technology. ![]() Leonardo has placed the latest in a series of contracts with UK-based aviation services company 2Excel to commence the next stage of the Tempest flight test aircraft (FTA) programme. In addition to its primary role in the Future Combat Air System programme, Leonardo and 2Excel are also expecting Excalibur to be employed by other UK and international flight test programmes.Named ‘Excalibur’ after the legendary sword of King Arthur, the aircraft is being modified by UK-based aviation services company 2Excel, a long-term partner of Leonardo.The Tempest flight test aircraft (FTA) programme will see a commercial airliner completely overhauled, turning it into a flying laboratory for combat air technology.
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