Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    USAF partners with GM Defense to successfully power aircraft with Electric Ground Power Unit [Image 1 of 4]

    Issued by: on

    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    USAF partners with GM Defense to successfully power aircraft with Electric Ground Power Unit

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO, UNITED STATES

    08.17.2023

    Photo by Carla Escamilla 

    Air Force Research Laboratory

    The Air Force Research Laboratory, collaborated with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, and General Motors Defense to power a KC-135 tanker aircraft with GM Defense’s Electric Ground Power Unit at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 14-17, 2023. To increase future energy agility, AFRL has teamed with its collaborators to build and test electric and hybrid flightline equipment and vehicles demonstrating many benefits relative to internal combustion engine-based platforms.

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.17.2023
    Date Posted: 03.08.2024 12:19
    Photo ID: 8277429
    VIRIN: 230817-F-KD343-1083
    Resolution: 4032x3024
    Size: 2.33 MB
    Location: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO, US

    Web Views: 23
    Downloads: 3

    PUBLIC DOMAIN