Jan. 17, 2024 846th Test Squadron pioneers aerospace testing The 846th Test Squadron is a renowned squadron that has played a pivotal role in advancing technology and safety standards across the Department of Defense. It was formed in response to the escalating demands of modern warfare and the rapidly evolving nature of aerospace technology.The Holloman High
May 12, 2023 846th TS brings the need for speed to Holloman The 50,000 foot track is operated by the 846th Test Squadron. This squadron is responsible for all things test track related, such as building the sleds, running diagnostics, performing the tests and much more.
May 10, 2022 Redesigned birdchaser sleds at Holloman test track saves time, money The 846th Test Squadron, a unit of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has deployed a new design for the birdchaser sleds used at the Holloman High Speed Test Track, or HHSTT, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.The birdchaser sleds, used to mitigate bird and animal strikes during HHSTT test
Oct. 28, 2021 846th Test Squadron qualifies vital new ejection system for Air Force’s new trainer jet Since the Air Force announced its intent to replace the T-38C Talon with the T-7A Red Hawk, various aspects of the successor have been studied to prepare the trainer jet for its imminent deployment.The examination of a critical component of the T-7A is underway at the Holloman High Speed Test Track
Oct. 25, 2021 Holloman High Speed Test Track completes two recovery missions at over 5,000-feet per second Since July 2021, the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., successfully stopped two sleds traveling over 5,000-feet per second on a monorail as part of the Hypersonic Sled Recovery, or HSR, effort.According to Daniel Lopez, project manager for the test that was completed in July, the
Oct. 8, 2021 Modernization effort underway to keep Holloman High Speed Test Track on the rails To ensure the Holloman High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, continues its record-setting ways and serves as a hub for testing to enhance pilot safety and hypersonic systems development for decades to come, 846th Test Squadron personnel are exploring the modernization of the
Sept. 8, 2020 704 TG welcomes new leaders The 704th Test Group of Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) has welcomed an influx of new leadership to its ranks.Serving as the new technical director for the test group is James Keith. Lieutenant Colonels Alex Wolfard, Paul Dolce and John Wisecup each assumed command of a squadron within