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Us Air Force Mc-130j Aircraft Perform Test Flights with Further Aerodynamic Improvements

Summary by Zona-militar.com
In order to optimize the performance of its special operations aircraft, the United States Air Force (USAF) carried out test flights with aerodynamic improvement devices recently installed in MC-130J Commando II. These components, called Finlets, are passive fin-shaped structures that are fixed at the back of the fuselage to optimize air flow, decrease resistance and improve fuel efficiency. The tests, carried out by the 417th Flight Test Squadr…
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In order to optimize the performance of its special operations aircraft, the United States Air Force (USAF) carried out test flights with aerodynamic improvement devices recently installed in MC-130J Commando II. These components, called Finlets, are passive fin-shaped structures that are fixed at the back of the fuselage to optimize air flow, decrease resistance and improve fuel efficiency. The tests, carried out by the 417th Flight Test Squadr…

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zona-militar.com broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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