F-35B fails test

[hokie66]

The Lockheed F-35B failed its hover test in Texas. Looks like the nose gear collapsed.

https://news.usni.org/2022/12/15/f-...2022 1:54,safely, according to the statement.

 

[Tomfh]

That front gear sure looks spindley

 

[EdStainless]

How many Harriers (and pilots) were lost in that program?
Vertical is hard.

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[SnTMan]

Looks to me like loss of control led to the gear collapse... And the fun was pretty much over when the pilot punched out, not that I blame him

The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand

 

[JohnRBaker]

The irony is that from the video and images, the plane doesn't look all that damaged. Perhaps it'll fly again, something that very seldom happens with a plane where the pilot had ejected.

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[IRstuff]

separate thread about same started here thread2-500821

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