F-35 Joint Strike Fighter News, Videos and pics Thread

[Jeff Head]

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The US Navy is set to begin testing of its carrier-based version of the Lightning II, the F-35C, aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier on November 3 when an example will land aboard the vessel in the Pacific Ocean. "

Next week!

Can't wait to see the pics of Charlie landing on the Nimitz.

Exciting times.

 

[Air Force Brat]

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Next week!

Can't wait to see the pics of Charlie landing on the Nimitz.

Exciting times.

Yee Haa!

 

[FORBIN]

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Israel has already purchased 19 of the aircraft, at a cost of $2.75 billion. The first two F-35s are due to arrive in Israel by early 2017 and the rest should be delivered by 2018. The Israeli air force (IAF) plans to base the aircraft at Nevatim airbase in the southern region of the country.

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Would replace old F-16A/B block 10 in two sqn to Nevatim, 116 and 140th.

 

[Air Force Brat]

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Next week!

Can't wait to see the pics of Charlie landing on the Nimitz.

Exciting times.

Wow!, I am way more pumped than even the J-15s on the Liaoning, I am praying for a two ship, just cause it oughta be a two ship,,,,,,, break now Jester! yeah it really should be a two ship,,,,,,,,thinking about changing my name to HOGGE II DRIVER!

I just can't wait to see the ThunderHogge II on short final to the Nimitz, Christmas in November, 3 DAYs and counting! I just hope the video has sound,,,,,, ZZZZZZZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, CHING! SSSSQQQQIIIIISHHHHHZZZzzzzzzzooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! Man of Man, I hope I live that long!

may only be a single, and that will only be half as exciting, just cause the first trip to the boat really ought to be a two ship,,,, quick somebody get me a ride to the Nimitz, I got my bag packed and I'll ride whatever they got goin out! HOGGE DRIVER!

: now I'm embarrassed, oh well, hey, Christmas only comes in November??? well maybe it aint never come in November before

 

[Jeff Head]

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I just can't wait to see the ThunderHogge II on short final to the Nimitz, Christmas in November, 3 DAYs and counting! I just hope the video has sound,,,,,, ZZZZZZZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, CHING! SSSSQQQQIIIIISHHHHHZZZzzzzzzzooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! Man of Man, I hope I live that long!

Amen to all of that!

Monday can't come around fast enough. I find myself wishing it was happening on Saturday...it really should have happened on a Saturday.

And yes...with two aircraft, just like they did on the USS Wasp LHD with the Bravo!

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Charlie deserves no less!

 

[bd popeye]

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Oh it's gonna happen..

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Release Date: 10/28/2014
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ernest R. Scott

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The "Grim Reapers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 returned to Naval Air Station Oceana Oct. 28, bringing with them the future of Naval Aviation.

The F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter completed its first landing at Oceana, providing Sailors a chance to learn more about the platform.

"The pilots and maintainers are the ones who make the mission possible," said Capt. Scott Anderson, Commander Naval Air Forces, Fleet Requirements. "This is their opportunity to see the advanced capabilities of the F-35."

The F-35 is a single seat, multi-role fighter aircraft designed to eventually replace the F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B Harrier. The aircraft was planned with a common design, but three unique service variants capable of performing ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions.

"The combat capabilities and mission systems onboard are second to none," said Cmdr. John Allison, a VFA-101 pilot with more than 160 flight hours in the F-35. "The in-flight controls and stealth capabilities provide a huge advantage on the battlefield."

Although VFA-101 is the Navy's newest squadron, they already possess a rich heritage. The original Fighter Squadron (VF) 101 was established in 1942 and flew various aircraft including the F-14 Tomcat. When the F-14 was retired in 2005, VF-101 was disestablished. Today, the "Grim Reapers" are ushering in a new era with the F-35.

"This is a way to pay homage to the past," said Allison. "Carrying on the name gives us a great connection to the F-14 and a great connection to Oceana."

The F-35C is the carrier variant of the Lockheed Martin built aircraft. The first aircraft carrier arrested landing is scheduled for next week aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) off the California coast. By 2025, the Navy's aircraft carrier-based air wings will consist of a mix of F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle management and control aircraft, Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicles, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft.

 

[Air Force Brat]

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Nice to see VFA -101 back in business, their deactivation made the Tomcats retirement an even greater blow...

 

[Jura The idiot]

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did you know about this connection:

The Air Force’s inability to convince Congress that it needs to retire the A-10 Warthog is further complicating the process. Maintainers that the Air Force had planned to move to the F-35 program may no longer be available

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you may also check this:

Why is the A-10 fleet’s continuance going to hurt the F-35?

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[Jura The idiot]

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on the engine issue I found:

In addition to the contract news, Bogdan told reporters that air-worthiness authorities are in the process of validating a pair of short-term fixes for the engine problem that caused a fire aboard an F-35A model this summer.

Those solutions include either pre-trenching a part of the engine to avoid further friction or using a “burn-in” procedure to essentially warm the engine up and avoid a repeat of the problem.

Bogdan reiterated that Pratt would be paying for all costs associated with repairs, including the cost of the two one-hour flights needed for the “burn-in” procedure.

While noting that the fleet’s 19 test program jets should have those fixes by December, Bogdan warned that “it will take us a while to get through all the fielded airplanes” currently based around the US.

A long-term solution for new production models will require more discussion, Bogdan said, noting that Pratt has five different possible solutions being looked at. He hopes to have one selected by the end of 2014. Engines with that fix should start coming off the line at the end of 2015.

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[Jeff Head]

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on the engine issue I found:

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Sounds like they have an interim fix well in hand and are proposing various options internally and to the Program for long term fixes.

Good. This is all part and parcel of bringing a cutting edge, very advanced system like the F-35 to production deployment.

In the mean time a new LRIP has been agreed to which is lowering the price further (which trend will continue) and nations are committing to buy more of the aircraft.

All good news.