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Reduced F-35 performance specs may have significant impact
Posted: 01 Feb 2013, 15:09
by maddog65
The Pentagon's decision to reduce the performance specifications for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will have a significant operational impact, a number of highly experienced fighter pilots consulted by Flightglobal concur. But the careful development of tactics and disciplined employment of the jet may be able to mitigate some of those shortcomings.
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Re: Reduced F-35 performance specs may have significant impact
Posted: 01 Feb 2013, 17:52
by MIKE JG
Yea just fly it strait and level. If you have to turn, just eject instead.
Re: Reduced F-35 performance specs may have significant impact
Posted: 01 Feb 2013, 18:07
by BadPvtDan
I've learned that straight and level isn't as easy as it looks.
Re: Reduced F-35 performance specs may have significant impact
Posted: 01 Feb 2013, 21:09
by MIKE JG
You held your own in those videos I'd say.....
Re: Reduced F-35 performance specs may have significant impact
Posted: 01 Feb 2013, 21:32
by BadPvtDan
Awe thanks, Mike! I can't wait to do it again.