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JSF: tests on the electrical and hydraulic plants have started

Fort Worth, USA - Full assembly of the first prototype to occur by early 2006 while the maiden flight is expected to happen next Summer

Electrical and hydraulic plants of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) multirole stealth light fighter was "brought to life" recently by the beginning of tests on all the aircraft’s electronical components and systems at its maker’s Fort Worth (Texas) facility. The first prototype is a conventional takeoff and landing F-35A and the final assembly should happen by early 2006 once als...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 126538
Rome, Italy, 09/09/2005 13:18
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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