727 in LAX

[littlejet]

There is a 727 with strange looking radome (concord like) parked at the appron adjacent to 7L at LAX (COA apron). Does enybody know the story and pourpose of this trijet...
Thnx

[flyboyike]

I assume you're talking about N289MT. The airplane is owned by the Raytheon Corporation and is used for flight testing.







Here is the data from the FAA:

FAA Registry
N-Number Inquiry Results


N289MT is Assigned

Aircraft Description

Serial Number 22467 Type Registration CorporationManufacturer NameBOEING Certificate Issue Date03/15/2002 Model727-223 StatusValid Type AircraftFixed Wing Multi-EngineType EngineTurbo-Jet Pending Number ChangeNone DealerNo Date Change AuthorizedNone Mode S Code50570217 MFR Year1981 Fractional OwnerNO



Registered Owner

Name RAYTHEON CO Street16101 SATICOY ST CityVAN NUYS StateCALIFORNIA Zip Code 91406-2915 CountyLOS ANGELES CountryUNITED STATES

Airworthiness

Engine Manufacturer P & W ClassificationExperimental Engine Model JT8D SERIES CategoryResearch and Development A/W Date01/11/2005

Other Owner Names

None

Temporary Certificate

None

Fuel Modifications

None

[Astra driver]

Actually I think it's an F16 with a modified Fuselage.

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by flyboyike

The airplane is owned by the Raytheon Corporation and is used for flight testing.

Flight testing what ?

[flyboyike]

Originally Posted by bafanguy

Flight testing what ?

R & D type stuff for a lot of the systems and components that Raytheon makes. It's a flying lab, basically.