Photo By Master Sgt. Donald Allen | A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147F Chinook is suspended above ground by cables in the...... read more read more
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A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147F Chinook became another airframe to undergo electronic warfare testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility recently.
The BAF, operated by the 772nd Test Squadron, is the largest anechoic chamber in the world and can fit any aircraft inside. It provides a "free space" so electronic warfare tests can be conducted without radio frequency interference from the outside world. The chamber is filled with polyurethane and polyethylene pyramids designed to stop reflections of electromagnetic waves. The size of the pyramids, which are painted dark blue or black, varies depending on the particular frequency and test procedure being conducted. Aircraft systems can be tested and verified that they work properly prior to actual flight test.
The BAF is the closest thing to actually flying an aircraft in a radio frequency threat environment, which allows testers to execute multiple test objectives in a controlled facility and collect data to evaluate the Chinook’s electronic systems.
According to the Royal Canadian Air Force, the CH-147F Chinook is an advanced, multi-mission, medium to heavy-lift helicopter. It is used to transport equipment and personnel during domestic or deployed operations. Since its most recent upgrade, the CH-147F has increased its internal fuel capacity, allowing it to fly twice as far as previous models.
They have an enhanced self-protection capability, including:
• advanced anti-missile protection systems
• radar and laser warning systems
• ballistic protection
• self-defence machine guns
• advanced electro-optical and infra-red sensors
The F-model Chinooks provide logistical and mobility support to the Canadian Army and their special operations forces. They have also been used to support other government departments, law enforcement agencies and civil authorities, according to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
This is not the first time the BAF has hosted a Canadian aircraft, electronic warfare testing was done on a CC-130J Hercules transport plane in 2016.
| Date Taken: | 11.29.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 11.29.2018 12:02 |
| Story ID: | 301659 |
| Location: | EDWARDS, CALIFORNIA, US |
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