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Jul282011

Video: F-35C Makes First Ever Steam Powered Takeoff!

DateThursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:18PM

 The Navy version of the Joint Strike Fighter is the F-35C and it made its first ever steam catapult launch system takeoff yesterday. This variant has a larger wing and control surfaces, as well as folding wing tips and strengthened landing gear for carrier operations. The steam catapult launch test was conducted in Lakehurst, New Jersey on a land based (non carrier) launch system. From the video above, it looks to have been a great success. That's progress!

 

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nice post

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