RCAF Hornet replacement.

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Originally Posted by itsnotthatbloodyhard

Does it say somewhere that it can’t handle an approach end engagement? There have been plenty of approach end engagements in various jets with a ‘USAF-style’ hook. Even did a few myself, and it wasn’t a problem.

JSF Tail Hook Testing Begins at Edwards AFB 2016

"The JSF Integrated Test Force here conducted the first set of tests for the F-35A's tailhook. F-35s have landed using a tailhook before [2010], but not at the speeds and weights being tested now....

...The initial testing included powering the F-35A at 180 knots over the ground; about 200 miles an hour.... [2016] " http://www.jsf.mil/news/docs/20160511_Tailhook.pdf (113Kb)

Same story here: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article...ns-at-edwards/
PHOTO: https://media.defense.gov/2016/May/1...-ZZ999-413.jpg (406Kb)