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Old 5th Aug 2019, 11:31
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Originally Posted by atakacs

is the F-35 regularly using the chute? Any pics?

I understand that it was a requirement for operating on icy runways but is it routinely used?
I don't believe it is used regularly. It requires an add-on pod/fairing above the nozzle.
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