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The first optimized F-35 CTOL takes off
Forth Worth, USA - It is the fourth Lightning II to begin flight operations
Lockheed Martin yesterday announced that its first optimized conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35 Lightning II fighter made its inaugural flight from Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant, becoming the fourth F-35 to begin flight operations. Piloted by test pilot David "Doc" Nelson, the F-35A, called AF-1, flew to 20,000 feet and Mach 0.6. Nelson raised and lowered the landing gear, performed...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1111606
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency