BAE Tests Aircraft Weapon Bay Designs

Credit: Taranis: Mike Young
LONDON—BAE Systems has revealed it is working on designs for future aircraft weapon and equipment bays using a specially designed rig connected to a wind tunnel. The rig, located at its facility in Warton, Lancashire, offers the opportunity to test weapon bay configurations in similar conditions to...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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