An F-35 undergoes transonic testing, producing shockwaves. The Pentagon stopped delivery of new aircraft last year when it found corrosion at the point where carbon fibre panels joined the aluminium airframe. Picture: US DoDSource:Supplied
Bloomberg: Pentagon Classifies Study of F-35 Jet’s Challenges in Pacific
* Lessons learned not being shared well with other services: GAO
* Jet seen as bolstering U.S. forces in case of Korea conflict
The Pentagon classified an assessment of the major challenges the Marine Corps encountered in deploying the U.S.’s first F-35 jets to the Pacific, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
An unclassified version of the study released on Wednesday suggests the problems with the Lockheed Martin Corp. fighter -- which would bolster U.S. capabilities in case of a conflict with North Korea -- could be significant, touching on both critical software and supply chain issues.
“While the Marine Corps recognizes the advanced warfighting capabilities the F-35 will bring to the Pacific, it is facing challenges operating in the area,” according to the unclassified version. “In particular, it is uncertain how long the F-35 can effectively operate” if its software-intensive maintenance diagnostic system -- critical for keeping the jets flying -- “becomes disconnected from the aircraft,” according to the report.
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WNU Editor: The Aussies are not amused that this report is now classified .... F-35 troubles: Pentagon refuses to accept new aircraft as its makes problem report ‘Top Secret’ (News.com.au).
The unclassified version of the report is here .... Document: Pentagon Not Sharing Operational Lessons from F-35 Deployment (USNI News)
More Bad News On The F-35 Program
F-35 deployment to Japan hit with sustainment problems - Flight Global
GAO: Bad Communication on F-35 Problems Threatens Future Deployments -- DoD Buzz
The Air Force, Navy and Marines Won't Share Key F-35 Data with Each Other -- National Interest
Document: Pentagon Not Sharing Operational Lessons from F-35 Deployment -- USNI News
2 comments:
The Humidity right... The different air pressures were not simulated in their design. The planes have lost all of their stealth features while operating over the seas.
The F35 performs the same role as the F16 and then some.
It is pushed to the limits by people trying to get by on the cheap and pay more in the end.
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