Lockheed Martin Corp. recently paused F-35 Joint Strike Fighter deliveries over an internal gas issue that could cause the stealth fighter to explode if struck by lightning.
Not quite an all-weather aircraft
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Not quite an all-weather aircraft
F-35A Joint Strike Fighters Banned from Flying Near Lightning over Explosion Concerns
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Re: Not quite an all-weather aircraft
WOT!!? The Lightning cannot fly near Lightning - no more formation, then. 
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I understand the probleman internal gas issue that could cause the stealth fighter to explode if struck by lightning.
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"an internal gas issue that could cause the stealth fighter to explode if struck by lightning".
Sounds like a good evening in the North Luffenham mess before the morning hypoxia and explosive decompression runs?
Aaaah, halcyon daze!!
Sounds like a good evening in the North Luffenham mess before the morning hypoxia and explosive decompression runs?
Aaaah, halcyon daze!!