Not-a-Boffin
THANK YOU very much for your much appreciated observations and yes the F35 only has the one MAIN engine but would I be correct in the gas turbine
IPP causing heat problems?
Everyone remembers the much-publicised issue that was raised a while back about how the F-35B's combination of high thrust and high temperatures could melt flight decks and damage runways. Of course, we were all reassured that this wasn't actually an issue. Well, turns out it is an issue after all, so much so that the nozzle is being redesigned to remedy it.
Lt. Gen. George Trautman, deputy commandant for aviation stated Changes are being made to the integrated power package (IPP) on the Marine?s F-35 that should limit heat damage to carrier decks and other surfaces.
Am I correct to suggest the shape of the actual nozzle of this unit is being redesigned to help resolve the heating issue?
Please look at this post as me raising points as opposed from me voicing any type of opinion.
Apologies one and all for going off topic