Airbus A320-Based ATRA Aircraft Reported in German Operations
An Airbus A320-based test aircraft with a Eurofighter nose is reported to have begun operations in Germany to test the fighter's E-Scan radar.
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Photo: Aerospace Testing International
An Airbus A320-based ATRA aircraft has reportedly begun operations in Germany, with its stated role to test the Eurofighter’s E-Scan radar. The report does not identify a named official or organization confirming the operation.
Key details
- The aircraft is based on the Airbus A320.
- It is described as fitted with a Eurofighter nose.
- Its stated test role involves the Eurofighter’s E-Scan radar.
The A320-based aircraft is described as carrying a Eurofighter nose for E-Scan radar testing.
Why it matters
An A320-based test platform gives the radar program an aircraft configured to carry the Eurofighter nose during testing. The reported work links commercial-aircraft-derived test infrastructure with development of a fighter radar system.
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