Originally Posted by RetiredF4
Do I understand that correct, that such complex maneuvers (did we call those BFM once upon a time?) are not allowed with the F-35 and will break those engines?
The manoeuvre which is suspected of starting the fan blade cracking was also described as being 'benign' so, given the current G limit of the F-35 (still 3.5/4?), I think there is potentially even more bad news to come regarding this engine problem...
-RP