The BAE Samlesbury Lightening is going...
Discussion
Al Murphy said:
It was removed from its stand yesterday afternoon, and looks to be going under some sort of temporary structure. I must admit it does look sorry for itself with a slightly closer view point. It’d be a shame to see it go considering the Canberra went a couple of years ago. Hopefully what has been said about it moving to the new main entrance is true. Typical for BAES there appears to be no news available internally around what is happening to it.
Al
Mate, check out Chris Allams blog. Complete with artists impressions!Al
DudleySquires said:
Mate, check out Chris Allams blog. Complete with artists impressions!
Oh yeah....... I should have looked harder, all is forgiven BAE !It should look good when it's done then if the artists impressions are anything to go by.
Al
Edited by Al Murphy on Tuesday 26th February 13:04
Al Murphy said:
It was removed from its stand yesterday afternoon, and looks to be going under some sort of temporary structure. I must admit it does look sorry for itself with a slightly closer view point. It’d be a shame to see it go considering the Canberra went a couple of years ago. Hopefully what has been said about it moving to the new main entrance is true. Typical for BAES there appears to be no news available internally around what is happening to it.
Al
Looks like quite a project, the shed they're building around it (I'm guessing it'll be a big marquee type affair) is mighty big in itself. Al
saaby93 said:
Roberty said:
The F-35 may be shaping up to be a bit of a Turkey but I don't think we should relegate them straight to gate guard dutys!
Here?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_...
wikip said:
In November 2011, a Pentagon study team identified the following 13 areas of concern that remained to be addressed in the F-35:[163][164]
The helmet-mounted display system does not work properly.
The fuel dump subsystem poses a fire hazard.
The Integrated Power Package is unreliable and difficult to service.
The F-35C's arresting hook does not work.
Classified "survivability issues", which have been speculated to be about stealth.[163]
The wing buffet is worse than previously reported.
The airframe is unlikely to last through the required lifespan.
The flight test program has yet to explore the most challenging areas.
The software development is behind schedule.
The aircraft is in danger of going overweight or, for the F-35B, not properly balanced for VTOL operations.
There are multiple thermal management problems. The air conditioner fails to keep the pilot and controls cool enough, the roll posts on the F-35B overheat, and using the afterburner damages the aircraft.
The automated logistics information system is partially developed.
The lightning protection on the F-35 is uncertified, with areas of concern.
The helmet-mounted display system does not work properly.
The fuel dump subsystem poses a fire hazard.
The Integrated Power Package is unreliable and difficult to service.
The F-35C's arresting hook does not work.
Classified "survivability issues", which have been speculated to be about stealth.[163]
The wing buffet is worse than previously reported.
The airframe is unlikely to last through the required lifespan.
The flight test program has yet to explore the most challenging areas.
The software development is behind schedule.
The aircraft is in danger of going overweight or, for the F-35B, not properly balanced for VTOL operations.
There are multiple thermal management problems. The air conditioner fails to keep the pilot and controls cool enough, the roll posts on the F-35B overheat, and using the afterburner damages the aircraft.
The automated logistics information system is partially developed.
The lightning protection on the F-35 is uncertified, with areas of concern.
mybrainhurts said:
saaby93 said:
Roberty said:
The F-35 may be shaping up to be a bit of a Turkey but I don't think we should relegate them straight to gate guard dutys!
Here?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_...
wikip said:
In November 2011, a Pentagon study team identified the following 13 areas of concern that remained to be addressed in the F-35:[163][164]
The helmet-mounted display system does not work properly.
The fuel dump subsystem poses a fire hazard.
The Integrated Power Package is unreliable and difficult to service.
The F-35C's arresting hook does not work.
Classified "survivability issues", which have been speculated to be about stealth.[163]
The wing buffet is worse than previously reported.
The airframe is unlikely to last through the required lifespan.
The flight test program has yet to explore the most challenging areas.
The software development is behind schedule.
The aircraft is in danger of going overweight or, for the F-35B, not properly balanced for VTOL operations.
There are multiple thermal management problems. The air conditioner fails to keep the pilot and controls cool enough, the roll posts on the F-35B overheat, and using the afterburner damages the aircraft.
The automated logistics information system is partially developed.
The lightning protection on the F-35 is uncertified, with areas of concern.
The helmet-mounted display system does not work properly.
The fuel dump subsystem poses a fire hazard.
The Integrated Power Package is unreliable and difficult to service.
The F-35C's arresting hook does not work.
Classified "survivability issues", which have been speculated to be about stealth.[163]
The wing buffet is worse than previously reported.
The airframe is unlikely to last through the required lifespan.
The flight test program has yet to explore the most challenging areas.
The software development is behind schedule.
The aircraft is in danger of going overweight or, for the F-35B, not properly balanced for VTOL operations.
There are multiple thermal management problems. The air conditioner fails to keep the pilot and controls cool enough, the roll posts on the F-35B overheat, and using the afterburner damages the aircraft.
The automated logistics information system is partially developed.
The lightning protection on the F-35 is uncertified, with areas of concern.
https://www.f35.com/support
Edited by Mojocvh on Thursday 26th February 14:51
Not entirely up to date, but it seems ZF580 was destined for restoration after being used as a pattern for the replica?
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/lightning/...
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/lightning/...
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