Aircraft
Cessna Wraps Up Initial Wind Tunnel Tests of SkyCourier
First flight of the SkyCourier is slated for next year, with service entry planned in 2020.
The wind-tunnel model of the Cessna SkyCourier was fitted with electric motors and scaled propellers calibrated to represent the thrust produced by the real aircraft. (Photo: Textron Aviation)
The wind-tunnel model of the Cessna SkyCourier was fitted with electric motors and scaled propellers calibrated to represent the thrust produced by the real aircraft. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

Textron Aviation has completed initial wind tunnel testing of its new Cessna SkyCourier turboprop twin, the company reported yesterday. Notably, the wind-tunnel model was fitted with electric motors and scaled propellers calibrated to represent the thrust produced by the real aircraft, said Textron Aviation senior vice president of engineering Brad Thress.


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