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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2019, 07:13
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

I thought it was a pilot light, showing the gas...

I thought it was a pilot light, showing the gas was on....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2019, 16:31
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Without a complete redesign to cope with a moving...

Without a complete redesign to cope with a moving datum and a radar rolling and pitching with no data correction for guidance - the S400 would merely be deck cargo.

Then there is the issue that...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2019, 20:36
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

F-35 Demo Seen from Sunrise Mountain ...

F-35 Demo Seen from Sunrise Mountain

https://youtu.be/mXfFvNAS0yQ
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2019, 08:31
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2019/11/14/the-p...

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2019/11/14/the-pentagons-plan-to-save-the-f-35s-automated-logistics-system-is-hitting-roadblocks-over-proprietary-data-rights/The Pentagon plan to save the F-35’s...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2019, 18:30
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

At lest it looks like a possible solution to the...

At lest it looks like a possible solution to the comms interconnectivity problems the F-35 MADL and F-22 FDL. Presumably it can also act as an expendable combat node/BACN for L-16 etc.....

Alert...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2019, 05:48
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

RAAF F-35 obsolete by 2030? ...

RAAF F-35 obsolete by 2030?

https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australia-s-f-35s-lessons-from-problematic-purchase

In a startling statement...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2019, 06:20
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2019/11/deceptive-pe...

https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2019/11/deceptive-pentagon-math-tries-to-obscure-100-million-price-tag-for-f-35/

......The Air Force’s fiscal year 2020 budget pays for the 48 F-35As in Lot 11...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2019, 08:40
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Not including those delivered in the first few...

Not including those delivered in the first few tranches no doubt....
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2019, 09:15
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/10/...

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/10/08/the-netherlands-to-buy-nine-more-f-35s-for-11-billion/

COLOGNE, Germany – The Dutch government on Tuesday announced plans to purchase nine more...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2019, 08:11
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Moved it. ...

Moved it.

https://www.luke.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1983893/pilots-quick-thinking-resolves-in-flight-emergency/
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2019, 18:45
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

I feel sorry for the guy after a write up like...

I feel sorry for the guy after a write up like this. Has a problem, sorts it, lands - end of. It used to just be called the “right stuff”.

Think they’ll write him up for a medal?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2019, 07:00
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Well I hope the Italian detachmen5 goes well -...

Well I hope the Italian detachmen5 goes well - and they have effective cold weather immersion suits.

”The deployment will be supported by one of Italy’s Boeing KC-767...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2019, 16:05
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

So Shanwick do the coastal tourist route for...

So Shanwick do the coastal tourist route for visiting USAF like LATCC used to do then?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2019, 06:20
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/08/...

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2019/08/01/italy-navy-air-force-debate-where-to-base-f-35bs/

Italy Navy, Air Force debate where to base F-35Bs
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2019, 07:41
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Cross post from Turkey thread - Turkey formally...

Cross post from Turkey thread - Turkey formally kicked out of F-35 program.

https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/581618-turkey-coup-10.html#post10521516
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2019, 19:13
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ai...

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/f-35-specs.htm
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2019, 19:05
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

IIRC LM say the refuelling probe space has been...

IIRC LM say the refuelling probe space has been left vacant on the F-35A and one can be fitted without major modification.

The costs of doing so, and the associated trials, would not be cheap -...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2019, 09:25
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

More fuel, but a bigger wing and more drag,...

More fuel, but a bigger wing and more drag, ending up with a much longer transonic acceleration, lower thrust to weight ratio and no greater range than the F-35A. That’s before you add in that it...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2019, 19:25
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

The sensor suite is old, because of the...

The sensor suite is old, because of the protracted delay, and far from modern standards and already contracted to be replaced, the same or better is already planned for other airframes. Yes. Ask the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2019, 05:02
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Just over a year. Tempus fugit.....

Just over a year. Tempus fugit.....
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2019, 15:11
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

About the same size as the Tornado 2250L...

About the same size as the Tornado 2250L underwing tanks.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/259x194/image_b901eeb73700408e2e6d6c847e1a088b2438bf39.jpeg
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2019, 07:22
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Just a shame if you operate the F35B........ ...

Just a shame if you operate the F35B........

http://aviationweek.com/defense/lockheed-martin-proposes-40-fuel-capacity-upgrade-f-35a

Lockheed Martin Proposes 40% Fuel Capacity Upgrade for F-35A...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2019, 07:27
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

I wouldn’t call 32C extreme - but it does reveal...

I wouldn’t call 32C extreme - but it does reveal the extremely low thrust margin available in the F135 engine for STOVL landings. Temperatures in the Gulf can reach and exceed 50C.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2019, 06:34
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

The link below leads to a long list of articles...

The link below leads to a long list of articles posted yesterday explicating various issues. I’ve chosen just one to post separately to give an example......
...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2019, 18:38
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/06/12/superso...

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/06/12/supersonic-speeds-could-cause-big-problems-for-the-f-35s-stealth-coating/

Supersonic speeds could cause big problems for the F-35′s stealth coating
...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2019, 08:59
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Crosspost from Turkey thread. ...

Crosspost from Turkey thread.

https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/581618-turkey-coup-9.html#post10489140
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2019, 06:15
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/big-f-35-fl...

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/big-f-35-flaw-wont-be-easy-fix-60672

The Big F-35 Flaw That Won't Be Easy to Fix

“.........Unfortunately, this process is hampered by a crippling shortage...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2019, 06:49
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-20...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-20/f-35-spare-parts-funding-at-risk-as-pentagon-seeks-data-rights

F-35 Spare Parts Funding at Risk as Pentagon Seeks Data Rights

The House panel...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2019, 06:52
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://theaviationist.com/2019/05/07/f-35a-explod...

https://theaviationist.com/2019/05/07/f-35a-explodes-in-new-usaf-video-promoting-teamwork-is-the-messaging-off/

F-35A “Explodes” in New USAF Video Promoting Teamwork......
...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2019, 06:45
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

Now we know the answer to the question of whether...

Now we know the answer to the question of whether it is feasible, or cost effective, to upgrade early batch F-35s to a combat capable condition. The USAF, at least, isn’t going to waste the money.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2019, 11:11
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

F-35B Hot Pit Refueling and Rearming ...

F-35B Hot Pit Refueling and Rearming

https://youtu.be/iEbaq1kxjJE
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2019, 06:40
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/698748.pdf ...

https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/698748.pdf

GAO Report April 2019.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2019, 17:09
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/695x401/06eb7e38b301857704e07efc2030beee22af40ba5059fb8417ae8f7a1db55c15_05d9ad285917fd778e3c0ae7090c1ce9b6182a90.png
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2019, 07:42
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/04/25/governm...

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/04/25/government-watchdog-finds-more-problems-with-f-35s-spare-parts-pipeline/

Government watchdog finds more problems with F-35’s spare parts pipeline
...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2019, 06:15
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,970
Posted By ORAC

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-22...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-22/lockheed-s-costly-f-35-to-be-billions-costlier-pentagon-finds

Lockheed's Costly F-35 to Be Billions Costlier, Pentagon Finds

Lockheed Martin...
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