Dec 16, 2022 #1 hokie66 Structural Jul 19, 2006 23,030 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.
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.
Dec 17, 2022 #3 EdStainless Materials May 20, 2004 16,180 How many Harriers (and pilots) were lost in that program? Vertical is hard. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = P.E. Metallurgy, consulting work welcomed
How many Harriers (and pilots) were lost in that program? Vertical is hard. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = P.E. Metallurgy, consulting work welcomed
Dec 17, 2022 #4 SnTMan Mechanical Jan 22, 2005 6,812 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
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
Dec 17, 2022 #5 JohnRBaker Mechanical Jun 1, 2006 36,361 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. John R. Baker, P.E. (ret) Irvine, CA Siemens PLM: UG/NX Museum: The secret of life is not finding someone to live with It's finding someone you can't live without
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. John R. Baker, P.E. (ret) Irvine, CA Siemens PLM: UG/NX Museum: The secret of life is not finding someone to live with It's finding someone you can't live without
Dec 17, 2022 #6 IRstuff Aerospace Jun 3, 2002 44,599 separate thread about same started here thread2-500821 TTFN (ta ta for now) I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvgfaq731-376 forum1529 Entire Forum list http://www.eng-tips.com/forumlist.cfm
separate thread about same started here thread2-500821 TTFN (ta ta for now) I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvgfaq731-376 forum1529 Entire Forum list http://www.eng-tips.com/forumlist.cfm
