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14th Jan 2017, 17:16
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Posted By Maus92

The report mentions that it is expected that...

The report mentions that it is expected that F-35B will exceed its threshold weight numbers when incorporating modifications necessary for version 3F at the end of SDD.
2nd Oct 2016, 22:17
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Posted By Maus92

A 15kt demonstrated crosswind component is a...

A 15kt demonstrated crosswind component is a fairly typical limitation for fixed wing aircraft. It doesn't mean that the aircraft cannot land in crosswind conditions exceeding that number, but a...
24th Sep 2016, 00:25
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Posted By Maus92

Apparently there has been another fire involving...

Apparently there has been another fire involving the F-35A, this time at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho (some earlier? lot aircraft are not affected by the recent grounding order.) Sketchy details atm:...
23rd Sep 2016, 00:29
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Posted By Maus92

The Norwegian test pilot is employed by the...

The Norwegian test pilot is employed by the program, so he does have a stake in the future of the aircraft and that should be taken into account when evaluating his comments and opinions. BTW, his...
20th Sep 2016, 14:01
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Posted By Maus92

KenV writes: E-2D backhaul to the CVG...

KenV writes:



E-2D backhaul to the CVG uses Link-16, and it processes a lot of data for multiple targets. Providing initial and midcourse targeting cues against a single target for the SM-6...
17th Sep 2016, 23:41
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Posted By Maus92

@Hempy: ".... [All] well and good, but all AESA...

@Hempy: ".... [All] well and good, but all AESA equiped gen 4/4.5 aircraft have the same capability, no?"

Yes, although not with MADL - which interestingly enough, is a short-ish range datalink...
27th Aug 2016, 05:29
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Posted By Maus92

Good thing they're not hanging any Sidewinders...

Good thing they're not hanging any Sidewinders off the outboard pylons - might rip a wing off.
24th Aug 2016, 13:49
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Posted By Maus92

There isn't one (a link to the memo.) From the...

There isn't one (a link to the memo.) From the reporting, it appears that a memo was written by the director of DOT&E to the services, but has not been made public. The AvWeek story quotes...
24th Aug 2016, 13:21
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Posted By Maus92

More coverage on the latest DoT&E report / memo: ...

More coverage on the latest DoT&E report / memo:

"A week after the Air Force declared its version of Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 jet ready for limited combat operations, the Pentagon’s top tester...
24th Aug 2016, 05:17
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Posted By Maus92

Yup, less spam more oversight.

Yup, less spam more oversight.
24th Aug 2016, 03:48
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Posted By Maus92

Another DOT&E report out: JPO on it. Some...

Another DOT&E report out: JPO on it.

Some additional problem areas have been identified. Gun pod door disrupts airflow on F-35A, introducing aiming errors, gun pods on B & C behind in testing;
...
22nd Aug 2016, 02:37
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Posted By Maus92

The current estimate is $90M for the F-35A at FRP...

The current estimate is $90M for the F-35A at FRP in FY2019. That's up from the $80M estimate a year ago (and JPO titillating us with a possible ~$75M including engine speculation.) The Bravos and...
17th Aug 2016, 17:45
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Posted By Maus92

@KenV "Parroting" by "useful idiots" was...

@KenV

"Parroting" by "useful idiots" was obviously not in reference to test personnel.
17th Aug 2016, 02:40
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Posted By Maus92

The "green glow" was reportedly fixed a while...

The "green glow" was reportedly fixed a while ago, but it turns out they're still working on / evaluating the "fix" - which actually seems to be a workaround contrast adjustment / mode. This is why...
16th Aug 2016, 18:00
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Posted By Maus92

@SanDiego One of the stated purposes of...

@SanDiego

One of the stated purposes of DT-III is to test asymmetric load outs on recovery, unusual approaches, and other non-standardness... So I thinking we'll see whatever weps that are...
3rd Aug 2016, 14:24
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Posted By Maus92

The USAF pronounces IOC for F-35A Block 3I, and...

The USAF pronounces IOC for F-35A Block 3I, and Gen. "Hawk" Carlisle says that he would deploy the jet to Europe or the WP tomorrow if necessary. Unfortunately, the F-35A 3I is functionally...
26th Jul 2016, 18:26
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Posted By Maus92

The logical way forward is to purchase 24-36...

The logical way forward is to purchase 24-36 F/A-18Fs to bolster the immediate needs of the air force, and include the wiring for conversion to the EA variant at a later date. Then conduct a full...
3rd May 2016, 18:15
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Posted By Maus92

@LW - There are photos of Marines with brooms at...

@LW - There are photos of Marines with brooms at the 29 Palms landing area...
2nd May 2016, 19:23
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Posted By Maus92

"The Marine Corps conducted an assessment of...

"The Marine Corps conducted an assessment of F-35B austere site deployed operations at Twentynine Palms, California, from December 8 – 16, 2015, with eight F-35B aircraft assigned. The Marines...
2nd May 2016, 14:22
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Posted By Maus92

And another tidbit surfaced in last week's Senate...

And another tidbit surfaced in last week's Senate hearing on the F-35: During the course of the Marines "expeditionary" deployment at 29 Palms, two F-35B jets were downed by FOD. This was not...
29th Apr 2016, 21:25
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Posted By Maus92

@typerated The Navy intends to use its...

@typerated

The Navy intends to use its F-35Cs to replace F/A-18A-D. The Super Hornets and the remaining legacy Hornets will continue to fly all missions until there are sufficient numbers of...
10th Apr 2016, 14:04
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Posted By Maus92

One could reasonably wonder why if the AV-8B and...

One could reasonably wonder why if the AV-8B and MV-22 had known issues with thermal stress on deck (and under deck) structures, why did the America Class require such an extensive redesign (and yard...
2nd Apr 2016, 15:15
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Posted By Maus92

@RR: you might be talking about earlier cracking...

@RR: you might be talking about earlier cracking in a different aircraft - you mention that the aircraft was flown after adressing minor cracking. The F-35C that I'm referencing is a test article...
31st Mar 2016, 03:37
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Posted By Maus92

Some not so good news about the Charlie: Testing...

Some not so good news about the Charlie: Testing was halted back in November after a "small crack" was found in the titanium wing spar, which was downplayed at the time by JPO spokesperson Joe...
29th Mar 2016, 12:54
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Posted By Maus92

The USAF is soliciting the industry wrt low cost...

The USAF is soliciting the industry wrt low cost engine technology for use in expendable air vehicles:

USAF Seeks Industry Wisdom On Disposable UAS Engines | Defense content from Aviation Week...
27th Mar 2016, 00:12
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Posted By Maus92

Nope, not the same - but you knew that. ...

Nope, not the same - but you knew that.

@MSOCS: "Disposable" UAS are going to happen, in fact, basic vehicles are already in service - MALD, CHAMP, etc. Development of stealthy loitering...
25th Mar 2016, 23:29
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Posted By Maus92

Right, and entire fleets of stealth aircraft are...

Right, and entire fleets of stealth aircraft are wasteful since the stealth capability is only required at the beginning of a conflict. Perhaps a subset of stealthy/disposable UAS are what's...
23rd Mar 2016, 14:02
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Posted By Maus92

If I added in Hornet development time, I think...

If I added in Hornet development time, I think I'd have to add in JAST, DARPA (LM was involved in a research program that benefited its JSF entry) and X-35 time to the JSF to be fair. Also, numerous...
23rd Mar 2016, 03:04
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Posted By Maus92

I love the current meme of the fanboys and shills...

I love the current meme of the fanboys and shills when they attempt to compare the development of the Super Hornet to the JSF. It's not even close to comparable. Super Hornet development funding...
15th Mar 2016, 15:01
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Posted By Maus92

One Australian think tank is floating the idea of...

One Australian think tank is floating the idea of reducing their F-35A acquisition, buying an equal number of Super Hornets, and waiting for the next (F-X, F/A-XX?) tactical aircraft generation:
...
10th Mar 2016, 22:14
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Posted By Maus92

From the Navy FY17PB (based on buying 2 -18E/F...

From the Navy FY17PB (based on buying 2 -18E/F and 4 -35C):

Flyaway Unit Cost FY17

-18E/F: 77,791,000
-35C: 166,829,500

2.1x more expensive than Super Hornet

Gross Procurement Unit...
10th Mar 2016, 13:37
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Posted By Maus92

"Tests of the F-35’s ability to fire and drop the...

"Tests of the F-35’s ability to fire and drop the majority of its planned weapons in a combat-realistic operating environment won’t actually begin until the Block 3F configuration in 2021....
7th Mar 2016, 17:22
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Posted By Maus92

@sandiego: The unfunded priorities list is...

@sandiego:

The unfunded priorities list is formulated by the services. The representatives in this case are urging that the request be considered in the upcoming budget process. There is a lot...
5th Mar 2016, 13:31
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Posted By Maus92

One of the interesting things that the Navy did...

One of the interesting things that the Navy did this week was to place 14 additional Super Hornets on its unfunded priorities list, along with two F-35Cs. The F-35C is supposed to replace legacy...
5th Mar 2016, 13:09
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Posted By Maus92

MSCOS says: The question is do some USAF...

MSCOS says:

The question is do some USAF "Top Guns" actually call the aircraft "The little turd?" Can you refute that? If it is not factual, I'd like to know.
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