Airbus starts A320 radar-lab flights for the Eurofighter ECRS Mk1

Airbus has begun operational flights with a modified A320 ATRA carrying a Eurofighter nose and ECRS Mk1 active-array radar.

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Source published 07 Nov 2026 · Briefing published 8 November 2026

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The German Aerospace Center-owned aircraft completed commissioning flights at Manching after structural reinforcement, extensive data-cable installation and the addition of dedicated liquid and air cooling for the radar.

The cabin contains engineering workstations for monitoring and configuration work. Using a long-endurance A320 allows extended radar testing before ECRS Mk1 integration on German and Spanish Eurofighter fleets.

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