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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (July 31, 2025) – Deep within the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center, a recently completed state-of-the-art facility is poised to revolutionize climatic testing for the Army.
The Multi-Environmental Chamber 3, or MC-3, is the latest addition to RTC’s capabilities portfolio, designed to push the boundaries of climatic testing like never before.
As the largest climatic test chamber at RTC, the MC-3 boasts an impressive 34,000 cubic feet of test space. This massive chamber will allow the military to test large explosive and non-explosive items, supporting critical programs such as Air and Missile Defense, Long-Range Precision Fire, and Future Vertical Lift, as well as hypersonic initiatives like the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon and Conventional Prompt Strike.
The MC-3 is the result of a collaborative effort to enhance the military's testing capabilities
supported by the multi-service Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program.
With a temperature range of -70°F to 185°F and humidity levels spanning from 20% to 95% relative humidity, the MC-3 will simulate an array of environmental conditions, from the freezing tundras to scorching deserts. The ability to test large, complex systems in a controlled environment will significantly enhance the military's capabilities, allowing for more accurate and reliable performance evaluations. The MC-3 is poised to play a critical role in the development of the military's most advanced programs, ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of defense technology.
The U.S. Army Redstone Test Center is located on Redstone Arsenal and is a subordinate command of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. RTC provides technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and capabilities to plan, conduct, analyze, and report the results of tests on missile and aviation systems, sensors, subsystems and components.
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