Originally published at: Rare Air Force Stealth Measurement 737 Makes Public Appearances - AVweb
The NT-43A stealth measurement platform, normally kept under wraps in Nevada, made a daylight flight to Arkansas last week.
Wow, thanks.
There are several B737-200s operating in northern Canada, because of the gravel runway kit that apparently only exists for the -200.
Most probably are the Convertibles, cargo-pax configuration.
Destinations may include Cambridge Bay, Resolute Bay, and resource sites such as diamond mines.
B737s because they are fast compared to prop aircraft. (Herc is fairly fast at medium altitudes but not certified for pax, L188 Electra fairly fast at medium altitudes but not desirable (some still fighting forest fires, Airspray of Edmonton has 14, but jets win by going high and fast.)
I think the gerbils are on a special diet and are exclusively restricted to this while they power the “ageless” Fat Albert. Paint job should include radar absorbing paint at the next refit/major inspection. Might be an opening for older bizjets here as well. Still think a fabric covered AN2 might be the “Stinker” here with it’s hug the earth altitude capability and it’s ability to fly sower than a police radar detector.