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The F-35 Lightning II Program is conducting its second developmental test (DT-II) at sea. While aboard USS Eisenhower (CVN 69) from October 2-15, the Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) will test F-35C carrier suitability and integration in the at-sea environment. The test team will achieve this objective through a series of test events designed to gradually expand the aircraft operating envelope at sea. Shipboard testing delivers the opportunity to conduct routine F-35C operations while embarked on an aircraft carrier. The F-35C will perform a variety of operational maneuvers during DT-II — including catapult takeoffs and arrested landings — while simulating maintenance operations and conducting general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and support equipment. Following the analysis of DT-II test data, the team will conduct a thorough assessment of the F-35C’s performance in the shipboard environment before advising the Navy on any adjustments necessary to ensure that the fifth-generation fighter is ready to meet its scheduled IOC in 2018. Also available in high definition.
| Date Taken: | 10.02.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 10.03.2015 05:43 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 426456 |
| VIRIN: | 151002-D-DW096-459 |
| Filename: | DOD_102774891 |
| Length: | 00:01:03 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 305 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 305 |
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