2Excel unsheathes Excalibur as it outlines 757 conversion into Tempest testbed

Tempest FTA (no effects) HQ

Source: Leonardo

UK-based 2Excel Aviation is gearing up to begin the next stage of conversion work that will see a Boeing 757-200 transformed into a flying testbed in support of the country’s Tempest Future Combat Air System after gaining a contract from Leonardo for the activity.

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