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external weapons test flight for the F-35C, US Navy's carrier variant
of the Joint Strike Fighter |
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carrier variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter flew for the first
time with external weapons June 27. Navy test pilot Lt. Christopher
Tabert flew CF-1 with inert AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on
port and starboard pylons to measure flying qualities and aircraft vibrations. |
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Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 departs Mayport, Fla.
June 29 with four Fire Scout aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42). With a record
number of Fire Scouts aboard the ship, the Navy’s goal is to significantly
increase maritime surveillance support to combatant commanders.
(Picture:
U.S. Navy)
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The F-35C carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter
is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with its larger wing surfaces
and reinforced landing gear to withstand catapult launches and deck
landing impacts associated with the demanding aircraft carrier environment.
F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior
to delivery to the fleet. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin)
Source: US Naval Air Systems Command
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