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4950th Test Wing
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| 4950th Test Wing | |
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 4950th Test Wing emblem |
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| Active | 19xx-???? |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Part of | USAF Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Wright-Patterson Air Force Base |
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The 4950th Test Wing[1] was established in March 1971 as the flying unit of the Wright Air Development Center, which was created in June 1951. Wright ADC changed to Division status in December 1959 until it was replaced by the Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) in April 1961. The 4951st, 4952nd and 4953rd Test Squadrons were activated in July 1975. ASD is responsible for the design, development and acquisition of aeronautical systems including transports, tankers and utility aircraft, rescue helicopters, long- and short-range air-to-surface missiles, aircraft engines and electronic warfare systems. In addition, the wing supports programs conducted by other AFMC departments. The majority of AFMC's large transport aircraft are assigned to the 4950th Test Wing and are loaned to other agencies as required. The 4950th TW/ASD has operated a host of test C-135s, many of which have featured major modifications.
- Air Force Systems Command (????-1 Jun 1991)
- 4951st Test Squadron (July 1975-????)
- 4952nd Test Squadron (July 1975-????)
- 4953rd Test Squadron (July 1975-????)
- Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (March 1971-????)