F-35B lift fan failure & survivability
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F-35B lift fan failure & survivability
A question for the Mil types and associated techs; Having recently watched some coverage of F-35B's demonstrating their VTOL capabilities, I was wondering what is the considered survivability of the pilot should the forward lift fan fail while in operation. I'm assuming the aircraft would pitch violently down (with the tail rising rapidly) with a possible yaw and roll just for good measure.
How would the ejection system operate in a situation close to the ground with the rear of the aircraft or a wing coming around to "catch" the seat & pilot as they exit? (assuming there's time to bang out).
JAS
How would the ejection system operate in a situation close to the ground with the rear of the aircraft or a wing coming around to "catch" the seat & pilot as they exit? (assuming there's time to bang out).
JAS
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Quiet simple. When the fan fails (as it inevitably will) Biggles will be automatically ejected. Hallelujah! he/she is saved.
Meanwhile, in other news, a tumbling F-35 falls onto the deck of Bettys big boat. Luckily there are no deck crew, other aircraft or ordinance in the way.
Rgds Dr I
Meanwhile, in other news, a tumbling F-35 falls onto the deck of Bettys big boat. Luckily there are no deck crew, other aircraft or ordinance in the way.
Rgds Dr I
I would imagine that, in the same way a carrier pilot anticipates a possible bolter on every landing, that an F-35B jockey is alert to the possibility of a lift fan fail and ejection when approaching the boat..
