MIT Lincoln Lab Adds Saab 340 to Flight Test Facility for R&D
MIT Lincoln Laboratory has made the Saab 340 aircraft a permanent addition to its Flight Test Facility. The U.S. Air Force acquired the plane in the past five years and will now keep it for research and development purposes.
Previously, the Saab 340 was leased and used for both passenger and cargo transport. Now, it joins other government-owned aircraft at the facility, which includes three Gulfstream IVs and a Cessna 206. The Twin Otter, also leased, remains based at Hanscom Air Force Base.
The Saab 340 has been modified with advanced radar, sensing, and communications capabilities. These upgrades will support future R&D projects at Lincoln Laboratory, reducing costs for sponsors by retaining these capabilities in-house.
The Saab 340's permanent addition to the Flight Test Facility strengthens Lincoln Laboratory's R&D capabilities. The aircraft's modifications and the facility's maintenance of five government-owned planes demonstrate the institution's commitment to advancing aerospace research.
