F-35 makes first public flight

Commander Wallace · 06-21-17, 06:07 PM

I agree Skybird that Sweden did their homework on their respective aircraft. However, with regards to teething issues, The American F-15 and F-16 didn't have much in the way of problems as the concept, engineering and production were well thought out. Both aircraft are still highly regarded. Likewise, I didn't hear of any Issues with the Strike / Interceptor aircraft, Panavia Tornado's developed by Italy, United Kingdom and West Germany.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado

Likewise, the Eurofighter Typhoon didn't have a lot in the way of Issues to overcome. BAE Systems was heavily involved in the project as well. Both Aircraft were the result of collaborations with some of Europe's best aircraft designers and minds.

Jimbuna · 06-22-17, 05:48 AM

As far as I'm aware the RAF are most content with the Eurofighter and I certainly don't feel the need to point out the sterling service the Tornado has and continues to give.

Regarding the F-35: The RAF has taken delivery of nine aircraft to date (known as Lightning II in UK service) and in the early part 2018, 617Squadron will reform and will be the first RAF Squadron to be equipped with Lightning aircraft . The Squadron will return to the UK towards the end of the summer and will be based at RAF Marham in Norfolk. The Operational Conversion Unit will remain in the USA until 2019 when it will then return to the UK and join 617 Squadron at RAF Marham.

ikalugin · 06-22-17, 09:19 AM

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Skybird · 06-23-17, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

I agree Skybird that Sweden did their homework on their respective aircraft. However, with regards to teething issues, The American F-15 and F-16 didn't have much in the way of problems as the concept, engineering and production were well thought out. Both aircraft are still highly regarded. Likewise, I didn't hear of any Issues with the Strike / Interceptor aircraft, Panavia Tornado's developed by Italy, United Kingdom and West Germany.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado

Likewise, the Eurofighter Typhoon didn't have a lot in the way of Issues to overcome. BAE Systems was heavily involved in the project as well. Both Aircraft were the result of collaborations with some of Europe's best aircraft designers and minds.

I have not looked it up again and so tell this by memory only, but the F-16 had quite some problems with its fly-by-wire - it was the first with that. The Tornado also had problems and I think also crashes in the starting era. Flying low at its speeds was a rough ride that caused problems for the technology, initially.

Its a long time that I read about it, and two or three books on the history of modenr fighter jets. Don't ask me for details anymore, I have forgotten quite some.

I loved those books and their large illustrative photographies, but only one survived the flood we had three years ago...

06-22-17, 05:48 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,770 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	As far as I'm aware the RAF are most content with the Eurofighter and I certainly don't feel the need to point out the sterling service the Tornado has and continues to give. Regarding the F-35: The RAF has taken delivery of nine aircraft to date (known as Lightning II in UK service) and in the early part 2018, 617Squadron will reform and will be the first RAF Squadron to be equipped with Lightning aircraft . The Squadron will return to the UK towards the end of the summer and will be based at RAF Marham in Norfolk. The Operational Conversion Unit will remain in the USA until 2019 when it will then return to the UK and join 617 Squadron at RAF Marham. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-21-17, 06:07 PM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,314 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I agree Skybird that Sweden did their homework on their respective aircraft. However, with regards to teething issues, The American F-15 and F-16 didn't have much in the way of problems as the concept, engineering and production were well thought out. Both aircraft are still highly regarded. Likewise, I didn't hear of any Issues with the Strike / Interceptor aircraft, Panavia Tornado's developed by Italy, United Kingdom and West Germany. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado Likewise, the Eurofighter Typhoon didn't have a lot in the way of Issues to overcome. BAE Systems was heavily involved in the project as well. Both Aircraft were the result of collaborations with some of Europe's best aircraft designers and minds.