Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

5GAT in engine run testing

21st January 2020 - 15:30 GMT | by Shephard News Team

RSS

Sierra Technical Services has carried out engine run testing on the 5th Generation Aerial Target (5GAT), the company announced on 20 January.

STS is developing 5GAT under a US Army Corp of Engineers Contracting Office contract awarded in March 2017.

The system, being delivered to meet specialist ‘threat representative’ aerial combat requirements, is a high-performance, unmanned, fighter-size aircraft. It will be used for air-to-air and surface-to-air weapon evaluation, pilot training and ground forces training when translated into production as the Next Generation Aerial Target.

First flight of the 5GAT demonstrator is scheduled to take place early in 2020.