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CATBird takes final steps toward F-35 airborne avionics testing
Fort Worth, USA - It is a 737 modified to test the F-35 Lightning II systems
On its 20th flight, the first F-35 Lightning II successfully tested engine performance and aircraft handling qualities at up to 20,000 feet as pilots and crew prepare for air refueling in the coming weeks. Shortly afterward, a dedicated test-bed aircraft began final check-out flights for airborne testing of the Lightning II's communication-navigation-identification system, initiating a test program...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1083299
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency