Interesting Engineering on MSN5d
US Air Force builds $80M F-35A for just $6M by merging parts from two crashed jets
The US Air Force has successfully restored an F-35A Lightning II by merging two damaged jets, saving over $74 million.
The Aviationist on MSN6d
‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet
After a lengthy restoration started with a feasibility study in 2020, the F-35 AF-5269 was sent to Lockheed Martin for final certifications before ...
The National Interest3d
Franken-Plane: The U.S. Air Force Just Merged Two Damaged F-35s Into One Functional One
Like the fictional Frankenstein's work, it took some creativity to transform the two damaged F-35 Lightning IIs into a single and operational fighter.
Jane's Information Group3d
Poland begins F-35 transition as pilot training launched in US
Poland's transition to the Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz combat aircraft has officially been launched with the commencement of ...
AeroTime5d
US Air Force uses damaged aircraft to restore F-35 to combat-ready status
Franken-bird”: The US Air Force has used sections from two damaged aircraft to restore an F-35 to combat-ready status.
Elon Musk Vs The F-35: Why He Wants The US To Drop The Legendary Jet
The F-35 Lightning II is a highly advanced fighter jet, but that didn't stop Elon Musk from critiquing it as one that would ...
Stars and Stripes3d
Lockheed Martin spends $30 million to settle F-35 overcharge dispute
Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay nearly $30 million to settle allegations that it failed to disclose accurate pricing data ...
Sportskeeda5d
Is F-160 Raiju worth getting in GTA 5 Online in 2025?
The GTA 5 Online Mammoth F-160 Raiju (or simply Raiju) is a military VTOL attack jet that trends on the internet now and then.