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The tests were carried out in Israel as part of the RADR project aimed at enabling quick resumption of operations on runways damaged during wartime. It was the first time that F-35s were used in such tests
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2724320/us-israeli-train...
The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center conducted tests in Israel and trained IAF engineers on installation and maintenance of new technology used for quickly returning runways damaged during wartime to operational status.
The U.S. Air Force website said that the new mats, which are made of materials such as Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP), are placed on damaged runways along with anchoring systems for stopping planes. As part of the tests, IAF F-15 and F-35 fighters carried out takeoffs and landings in order to test the strength and endurance of the mats.
The tests were held in Israel as part of the Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery (RADR) project aimed at quick repair of airfields damaged during wartime. It was the first time that F-35 stealth fighters were used in such tests. The important advantage of the new system is the speed of installation. A well-trained team can cover a damaged runway with the reinforced polymer panels, thus allowing the resumption of takeoffs and landings, within two hours, the website said.
Lt. Col. Grant Harwell from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Command said that the tests were used to continue building the U.S.-Israeli partnership as well as improve the level of preparedness of both sides, and were part of the U.S. commitment to assist in the defense of Israel.
www.israeldefense.co.il
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2724320/us-israeli-train...
The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center conducted tests in Israel and trained IAF engineers on installation and maintenance of new technology used for quickly returning runways damaged during wartime to operational status.
The U.S. Air Force website said that the new mats, which are made of materials such as Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP), are placed on damaged runways along with anchoring systems for stopping planes. As part of the tests, IAF F-15 and F-35 fighters carried out takeoffs and landings in order to test the strength and endurance of the mats.
The tests were held in Israel as part of the Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery (RADR) project aimed at quick repair of airfields damaged during wartime. It was the first time that F-35 stealth fighters were used in such tests. The important advantage of the new system is the speed of installation. A well-trained team can cover a damaged runway with the reinforced polymer panels, thus allowing the resumption of takeoffs and landings, within two hours, the website said.
Lt. Col. Grant Harwell from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Command said that the tests were used to continue building the U.S.-Israeli partnership as well as improve the level of preparedness of both sides, and were part of the U.S. commitment to assist in the defense of Israel.
US military trains IAF in use of polymer mats to repair runways in times of war
The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center conducted tests in Israel and trained IAF engineers on installation and maintenance of new technology used for quickly returning runways damaged during wartime to operational status. The U.S. Air...
www.israeldefense.co.il
