The ground testing of the Astra missile was successful.

Prior to that, a key milestone will be the ground testing of the propulsion subsystem.

The first one was for ground testing, the second one first flew on 21 October 1921.

When the aircraft is completely assembled and instrumented, many hours of ground testing are conducted.

The first steel was cut in September 2007 and ground testing started in early 2009.

The purchase price, including plans, manuals, a stand for ground testing and a Soviet team to start operations, is said to be around $10 million.

The F-22 made a good impression and was sent for ground testing, which was finished on 16 December.

Although ground testing of both the -06 and -07 continued into the early 1980s, a lack of funds caused the project to be cancelled.

Known to cause circuit damage during ground testing.

After the tank was filled for ground testing, it could not be emptied through the normal drain line.