F-35C Catapult Launches

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The F-35 Lightning II Program is conducting its second developmental test (DT-II) at sea. While aboard USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) from October 2-15, the Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) will test F-35C carrier suitability and integration in the at-sea environment. The test team will achieve this objective through a series of test events designed to gradually expand the aircraft operating envelope at sea. Shipboard testing delivers the opportunity to conduct routine F-35C operations while embarked on an aircraft carrier. The F-35C will perform a variety of operational maneuvers during DT-II — including catapult takeoffs and arrested landings — while simulating maintenance operations and conducting general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and support equipment. Following the analysis of DT-II test data, the team will conduct a thorough assessment of the F-35C’s performance in the shipboard environment before advising the Navy on any adjustments necessary to ensure that the fifth-generation fighter is ready to meet its scheduled IOC in 2018.

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Interesting that Topside is away from the Shuttle and NGL during tension. Not sure how he/she makes sure launch bar is seated. Must be due to the location of the intake as its a little further back than the A-6 which could cause one to get sucked in a bit easier. Still cool to see how these are going to be operated.

berrysoftball
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Love the drama in these launches. It's always like WWIII is starting.

Anyone know if they time launches to coincide with the crest of a wave (rather than a trough)?

ezyroller
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I think she is a beautiful aircraft. Really beautiful..

YoppyYunhasnawa
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Its kinda dumb but what are those "walls" behind the aircraft ? I've always wondered.. does anybody know ?

skp
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Gimme the days of the F-4, F-14, A-6, A-7, etc. They got the job done at a fraction of a fraction of the cost. I don't care how hi-tech they make something, it never impresses me. What a man can do in that cockpit, under pressure, life or death, in combat in a split second is far more impressive than all the digital toys they can cram in there.

e.l.norton
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F-35 code name "Iphone flyer"....

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