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First Test F-35C Arrives at Pax River
Posted: 12 Nov 2010, 02:07
by MIKE JG
Gotta admit that I like the looks of the C model a lot more than the A and B models. It has a noticeably bigger wingspan.
Here's a nice quick video of the first test C model arriving at Pax River. Note the pilot wearing the funky new helmet as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYNwrfTBr0U
Re: First Test F-35C Arrives at Pax River
Posted: 12 Nov 2010, 12:45
by Bone184
I think all of the F-35's should have the bigger wing span......this looks more like a fighter.
Re: First Test F-35C Arrives at Pax River
Posted: 12 Nov 2010, 20:41
by Kurosaki
MAN...I love the look of the HMDS...not a fan of the overall aircraft design...just something lacking in 'toughness'...But the HMDS system looks so cool to me.
Re: First Test F-35C Arrives at Pax River
Posted: 16 Nov 2010, 14:04
by Jumpshot724
The -C model definitely looks the best, but I still think the single tailpipe looks funny on them though. I don't know, hopefully I get used to it
Also, what's with the forward hinged canopy?? What was the reason for that??
Re: First Test F-35C Arrives at Pax River
Posted: 16 Nov 2010, 18:48
by MIKE JG
Might have something to do with the B, VSTOL model and that giant lift fan that sits right behind the cockpit on that model.
Re: First Test F-35C Arrives at Pax River
Posted: 16 Nov 2010, 20:11
by Jumpshot724
Ahhhh yes, makes perfect sense now.