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  • Aerodynamics: drag, pressure distribution and aerodynamic loads
  • Aircraft handling qualities: stability derivatives, stall, directional vertical and lateral control
  • Aircraft performance: range, endurance, landing and takeoff
  • Simulation: systems, aircraft dynamics and stores separation
  • Loads: flight loads (maneuver and gust), control surface and ground loads
  • Dynamics: vibration, buffeting and flutter

FLIGHT SCIENCES TESTING 

  • Wind tunnel test: aerodynamic loads of overall aircraft, aircraft components or store separation in subsonic or transonic regimes
  • Ground vibration test: component testing either tap testing or vibration/shaker test
  • Static load test: test aircraft components, structural provisions or suspension equipment
  • Flight test: store separation, handling qualities, aircraft performance, vibration, flutter and aeroservoelasticity

CURRENT AND PAST PLATFORM EXPERIENCE 

  • CF-18 Hornets
  • CC-130 Hercules
  • CP-140 Aurora
  • CT-114 Tutor 
  • Bombardier Challenger
  • Boeing 747

Featured News

humvee with VAMPIRE is a self-contained precision guided weapon system

Press release | 06. 09. 2025

L3Harris Providing Additional VAMPIRE Counter-UAS Systems to Department of Defense

L3Harris Technologies has received a new contract through the U.S. Department of Defense for additional VAMPIRE systems, which neutralize unmanned aerial threats.

humvee with VAMPIRE is a self-contained precision guided weapon system

Press release | 06. 09. 2025

L3Harris Providing Additional VAMPIRE Counter-UAS Systems to Department of Defense

Airbus helicopter with L3Harris WESCAM gimbal. Image courtesy of Airbus Helicopters

Press release | 06. 04. 2025

L3Harris Provides Next-Generation EO/IR Sensor Systems to Airbus Helicopters for Canadian Police Support

F-35s on tarmac

Editorial | 05. 28. 2025

L3Harris a Committed Strategic Partner for Establishing New F-35 Fighter Air Vehicle Depot in Canada

P-8A flies over mountain range

Press release | 05. 26. 2025

L3Harris to Support Canada’s National Security with Imaging Technology

L3Harris’ Sky Warden™ aircraft is showcased at the company’s facility at the Tulsa, Oklahoma International Airport. The  company is expanding its production capability and increasing its workforce in anticipation of an upcoming defense contract award.

Editorial | 05. 14. 2025

Achieving Air Dominance by Advancing Imaging & Designating EO/IR Capabilities

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