probad Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 f-35a has conducted its first airstrikes over iraq https://theaviationist.com/2019/04/30/u-s-air-forces-f-35a-jets-with-radar-reflectors-and-external-aim-9x-missiles-carry-out-first-airstrikes-in-iraq/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupra Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Looking forward to see the F-35 in June in switzerland. Not the right jet for us but good enough to get some pictures :D DCS F-16C Blk. 40/42 :helpsmilie: Candidate - 480th VFS - Cupra | 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman109 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 New F35 internal bay rack, the "Sidekick", allows 3 Aim120/etc AAM missiles per bay instead of just 2 - this gives the F35 6 AAMs in max low observability mode now. While not a game changer, it certainly gives more lethality to the F35 A and C models (it won't fit in the B model bays) in terms of ammunition in a fight. Full story: https://theaviationgeekclub.com/lockheed-martin-unveils-sidekick-the-new-weapons-rack-that-enables-f-35a-and-c-to-carry-two-more-missiles-internally/ Systems Virpil T50x2,T50CM2x2,Warbrd x2, VFX/Delta/CM2/Alpha/Tm Hornet sticks, VKB GF3, Tm Warthog(many), Modded Cougar, VKB Pedals/MFG Pedals/Slaw Viper RX+109Cam Pedals/Virpil T50+T50CM Throttle/CH Fightersticks/CH Throttles/CH peds, Index x1, Reverb x1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Folding fins and rotary launcher is the way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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33-DFTC Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 New setbacks for the F-35 reported by Defensenews.com [Link] Supersonic flight at the edge of the F-35 jet's flight envelope could cause structural damage or degrade its stealth coating, warn documents […] The F-35's AN/APG-81 radar has a limited field of view in sea search mode. The F-35 JPO says a software fix is in development, but may not be ready before 2024. […] When the F-35 blows a tire, it can set off a chain reaction of potential failures. The problem has been fixed in the carrier variant, but why aren't the "A" and "B" models getting the same correction? […] A fix is coming for a problem that left two F-35 pilots in ‘excruciating’ pain. Oxygen deprivation isn't the only issue known to cause physiological episodes among F-35 pilots. When US Navy and Marine F-35 pilots most need performance, the aircraft becomes erratic. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ F-35s become unpredictable to handle when executing the kind of extreme maneuvers a pilot would use in a dogfight or while avoiding a missile. […] Two F-35 partners threatened to quit the program. Here’s why they didn’t. How serious were the problems? Serious enough that a couple countries threatened to pull out of the program, according to U.S. Defense Department documents. […] There are only two types of aircraft, fighters and targets. - Major Doyle "Wahoo" Nicholson, USMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunctator Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Response from Lockheed: https://www.f35.com/news/detail/lockheed-martin-comments-on-defense-news-reporting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard_03 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) Getting harder and harder for Pierre and his disciples to find things to complain about. :) Edited June 13, 2019 by Wizard_03 DCS F/A-18C :sorcerer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoGrease Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Huh. “U.S. And U.K. F-35 Jets Include 'Core' Circuit Boards From Chinese-Owned Company” https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/06/15/chinese-owned-company-supplies-electronics-on-u-s-and-u-k-f-35-fighter-jets/ 2080Ti FTW3 Ultra - G.Skill RJ 32GB (16x2) DDR4 3200 - Ryzen 2700X 4.2Ghz OC - Corsair H100i Pro - Samsung 970 EVO M.2 2TB - TMW HOTAS w Delta Sim - F/A-18C grip - 10cm Sahaj - TrackIR 5 Pro - Rift CV1 - MFG CWind - BuddyFox UFC - DSD RK II - Cougar MFDs w/ LCDs - Foxx Mounts - VPC MongoosT-50CM base - Maps: NTTR, Persian Gulf, Normandy - Modules: FC3, F-14A/B, F/A-18C, AV-8B, A-10C, F-16C, F-86, KA-50, P-51D, WWII assets, and [insert campaign name] Dreaming of the F-15E / F-14D / Rhino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emu Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Huh. “U.S. And U.K. F-35 Jets Include 'Core' Circuit Boards From Chinese-Owned Company” https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/06/15/chinese-owned-company-supplies-electronics-on-u-s-and-u-k-f-35-fighter-jets/ Not as bad as it sounds. Chinese-owned since 2013, after boards were made by Exception PCB. National firewalls apply. If the board was actually made in China by UK/US-owned company, then I would worry a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRAITH Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) AWESOME Amazing F-35 Demonstration watch @3.51 that is an amazing capability! Watch from inside the cockpit as F-35 Demo pilot Capt. Andrew "Dojo" Olson performs the new demonstration over Miami Beach during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show May 26, 2019. Edited June 30, 2020 by WRAITH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motomouse Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I ditch my rift and aquire on of those helmets. VIC-20@1.108 MHz, onboard GPU, 5KB RAM, μυωπία goggles, Competition Pro HOTAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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