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412th Test Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 412th Test Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Edwards Air Force Base in California. It is responsible for conducting testing and evaluation of aircraft, weapons systems, and other military equipment. The 412th Test Wing is known for its work in advancing aerospace technology and has played a significant role in the development of numerous military aircraft and space systems. The wing also provides support for various research, development, and test activities within the Air Force and other branches of the military.

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The 412th Test Wing is located at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
It was activated on January 18, 1948 as the Air Force Flight Test Center.
The first aircraft to break the sound barrier, the Bell X-1, was tested by the 412th Test Wing in 1947.
The wing has conducted testing on a wide range of aircraft, including the B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor, and F-35 Lightning II.
In 2004, the 412th Test Wing established the Hypersonics Combined Test Force to test hypersonic flight vehicles.
The wing is responsible for testing and evaluating new technologies, weapons systems, and aircraft capabilities for the Air Force.
The 412th Test Wing is home to the Air Force Test Pilot School, where pilots and engineers are trained in flight testing techniques.
In 2018, the wing conducted the first ever test flight of an autonomous aircraft refueling system.
The wing has a long history of pushing the boundaries of aeronautical innovation and technology.
The 412th Test Wing continues to play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness and capabilities of the US Air Force.

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About 412th Test Wing

About this Unit

Historical Facts

The 412th Test Wing is located at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
It was activated on January 18, 1948 as the Air Force Flight Test Center.
The first aircraft to break the sound barrier, the Bell X-1, was tested by the 412th Test Wing in 1947.
The wing has conducted testing on a wide range of aircraft, including the B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor, and F-35 Lightning II.
In 2004, the 412th Test Wing established the Hypersonics Combined Test Force to test hypersonic flight vehicles.
The wing is responsible for testing and evaluating new technologies, weapons systems, and aircraft capabilities for the Air Force.
The 412th Test Wing is home to the Air Force Test Pilot School, where pilots and engineers are trained in flight testing techniques.
In 2018, the wing conducted the first ever test flight of an autonomous aircraft refueling system.
The wing has a long history of pushing the boundaries of aeronautical innovation and technology.
The 412th Test Wing continues to play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness and capabilities of the US Air Force.