Snigger.... I shouldn't laugh, but......
US commander defends Joint Strike Fighter F-35A ahead of Senate inquiry
Bogdan dismisses concerns F-35As not suited to hot climates
In a submission to the Senate inquiry, Australian defence analyst David Archibald said F-35s would have trouble operating out of northern Australia.
"The F-35 uses its fuel for cooling its electronics," he wrote. "The aircraft won't start if its fuel is too warm, making deployment in northern Australia problematic."
But Lt Gen Bogdan said the issue with fuel was no different to legacy fighters.
"There are limits on any engine including the F-35 as to how hot the fuel can be before you put it in the plane," he said........