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

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Pentagon, Lockheed eye agreement on next F-35 contracts this fall

The U.S. Defense Department on Tuesday said it hopes to reach agreement this fall with Lockheed Martin Corp on contracts for the next two batches of F-35 fighter jets in a deal that could be worth $15 billion.
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LRIP 10/11
Normaly about 140 US, multi years procurement remains special and have need Congress authorization in general save/discount of about 10 % but with it seems impossible right now
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or maybe possible an order for 2 LRIP as in 2015/LRIP 9 for only 76 : 2 x 38 : 28A, 6B, 4C.
 

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Second F-35C test on the Eisenhower have yet begin, harsh conditions but he do the job !

The F-35 Lightning II Program is conducting its second developmental test (DT-II) at sea. While aboard USS Eisenhower (CVN 69) from October 2-15, the Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) will test F-35C carrier suitability and integration in the at-sea environment. The test team will achieve this objective through a series of test events designed to gradually expand the aircraft operating envelope at sea. Shipboard testing delivers the opportunity to conduct routine F-35C operations while embarked on an aircraft carrier. The F-35C will perform a variety of operational maneuvers during DT-II — including catapult takeoffs and arrested landings — while simulating maintenance operations and conducting general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and support equipment. Following the analysis of DT-II test data, the team will conduct a thorough assessment of the F-35C’s performance in the shipboard environment before advising the Navy on any adjustments necessary to ensure that the fifth-generation fighter is ready to meet its scheduled IOC in 2018.



Great stuff there !
 
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Air Force Brat

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Second F-35C test on the Eisenhower have yet begin, harsh conditions but he do the job !





Great stuff there !

Now wheres Big Daddy? that is awesome, I love it, real deal bringing those girls aboard ship in the real world?? WOW! looked good though. What do you think of that Jeff Head???

actually the music stinks, can somebody dub in Kenny Loggins? PLEASE???
 
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