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F-35A achieves 50 degree AOA
An F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft rapidly expanded its high angle of attack (AOA) test envelope to its 50 degree limit in only four flights during recent flight testing here. F-35A test aircraft are limited to AOAs of 20 degrees until their controllability is proven at a higher AOA limit of 50 degrees. The ability to rapidly progress to the maximum AOA indicates a sound aerodynamic and flight control system design. High AOA testing will continue on the F-35A for several months testing the capabilities of all design loadings and the flight control system.
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OINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (HawaiiNewsNow) -
An F-22 Raptor was damaged while landing during memorial services Friday for the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The fighter jet, belonging to the 199th and 19th Fighters Squadrons, was damaged on both horizontal stabilizers, according to a release from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
The pilot was not hurt. The cause is under investigation.
Officials estimate the cost for repairs is $1.8 million. According to the Air Force, each F-22 costs $143 million to manufacture.
F-22 Raptor sustains $1.8M damage while landing at Pearl Harbor - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL
An F-22 Raptor was damaged while landing during memorial services Friday for the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The fighter jet, belonging to the 199th and 19th Fighters Squadrons, was damaged on both horizontal stabilizers, according to a release from the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
The pilot was not hurt. The cause is under investigation.
Officials estimate the cost for repairs is $1.8 million. According to the Air Force, each F-22 costs $143 million to manufacture.
F-22 Raptor sustains $1.8M damage while landing at Pearl Harbor - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL
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On November 3, CF-2 flew an HMD Jitter FTR mission completing first pilot evaluation.
-- On November 14, during setup for a 45,000 ft test point, AF-4 flew to 50,000 ft, the design altitude limit. This is the first time F-35 has flown to 50K.
-- On November 30, BF-1 accomplished the longest duration F-35 hover at 10 minutes.
-- On December 3, BF-1 accomplished its 200th vertical landing at PAX and completed maximum weight hover, vertical landing and 90 degree translation on December 6.
On November 3, CF-2 flew an HMD Jitter FTR mission completing first pilot evaluation.
-- On November 14, during setup for a 45,000 ft test point, AF-4 flew to 50,000 ft, the design altitude limit. This is the first time F-35 has flown to 50K.
-- On November 30, BF-1 accomplished the longest duration F-35 hover at 10 minutes.
-- On December 3, BF-1 accomplished its 200th vertical landing at PAX and completed maximum weight hover, vertical landing and 90 degree translation on December 6.
An F-35C painted for its future assignment to US Navy Fighter Attack Squadron 101 (VFA-101) at Eglin AFB, Florida, is shown in the paint facility at the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on 7 January 2013. The original Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101), nicknamed Grim Reapers, was established 1 May 1952 and flew various fighter aircraft including the F-4 Phantom and F-14 Tomcat. VF-101 was disestablished in 2005. To support the Navy version of the F-35, VFA-101 was reestablished in May 2012 at a new hangar and training facility at Eglin. The unit will serve as the Fleet Replacement Squadron, training Navy Lightning II aviators and maintainers. This aircraft (Bureau Number 168733) is scheduled for delivery later his year.
Code One Magazine: F-35C With VFA-101 Scheme
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