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F-35 JSF airplane: sixth F136 engine tested
Rome, Italy - The team has compiled more than 850 hours this year with a goal of reaching 1000 by end of 2010
The GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team has surpassed a major test goal for 2010, launching tests on the sixth new F136 engine this year. The F136 test team also beat a major milestone with time to spare – running a full propulsion system for the first time with the common hardware for STOVL operation (Short Take Off/Vertical Landing). Testing began in late November on Engine #009, an endurance e...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency