F35B 1

[rb1957]

does anyone else think that the F35B is a horrible design ? lugging around that lift engine and all it's extra structure must compromise performance.

brings to mind the Russian "Harrier", Yak-38, .... which of course was no Harrier.

maybe we managed to convince the Russians to spend money on the Yak-141 ?

another day in paradise, or is paradise one day closer ?

 

[Ng2020]

"the F111's greatest achievement was main streaming fracture mechanics."
Yes, it was a great educational tool.

 

[verymadmac]

Someone I worked with described the F35 as 3 different airframes running the same software.