Theseus First Flight Cut Short by Engine Problems
The Aurora Flight Sciences Theseus drone made a short first flight on May 24 on the lakebed Runway 23L at Edwards AFB, Calif. (AW&ST May 13, p. 17). Both engines on the high-altitude twin-propeller aircraft had rpm. surges during the takeoff roll, but the aircraft lifted off as the throttles were...
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