In a joint effort by Airmen from the Air Force Research
Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, and Airmen from
the Ohio Air National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, the F-16 Fight
Falcon is currently undergoing a field service evaluation of
biofuel. As the largest consumer of energy in the Defense
Department and $8 billion spent on fuel in fiscal 2011, Air Force
officials are working toward making the fleet a little "greener" by
researching, testing and ultimately implementing the use of
alternative fuels.
UAV Will Be Used In Aircraft Configuration Research
The Air Force Research Laboratory was recently awarded an
X-Plane designation for a vehicle that will be used to explore
active control of lightweight, aerodynamically-efficient aircraft
configurations. The X-56A is an innovative, modular, unmanned fight
research vehicle that will allow investigation of active flutter
suppression and gust load alleviation technology.
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