The U.S. Navy’s F-35C Lightning II has conducted its first arrested landing aboard a Ford-class aircraft carrier, achieving the milestone on the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) in the Western Atlantic on October 13. The successful recovery marks a significant step in validating the integration of the Navy’s fifth-generation stealth fighter with its newest carrier class, particularly given the technical challenges associated with integrating advanced aircraft launch and recovery systems.
Two F-35C test pilots assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23), part of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), flew to the carrier as part of an ongoing Aircraft Compatibility Testing (ACT) campaign. The evaluation is being conducted by a team from the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF), based at Patuxent River, Maryland, which has deployed personnel aboard the ship. Using a specially instrumented F-35C, the team is collecting data to assess the aircraft’s compatibility with the carrier’s flight-deck operations and recovery systems.
This milestone warrants closer examination.
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EMALS is the future of carrier warfare and must be EMP-hardened, like other vital systems on board.
About time
Both the carrier and the F35C are a waste of time. I’m voting for those that will not tolerate such delays.
Navy never wanted it, drastically cut back its order, is pushing hard for early replacement with "sixth gen."
This carrier will put an end to Iran once and for all. No more Iranians threatening anyone with F-14s anymore.
Nice they are compatible. But is the plumbing on the Ford compatible or is it still not possible to use the toilet on a regular basis?
You don't know how to attack.
Carrier: Sir, put your wings behind your back
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