F-35 Joint Strike Fighter begins manoeuvre tests

Posted on: Mar. 28th, 2007 || Source: Flight Global | E-mail Article | Print Article

Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has completed its first manoeuvring flight tests, complete with full-stick rolls.

"It worked exceedingly well," says F-35 chief test pilot Jon Beesley, who praises the aircraft and its "robust" handling characteristics.

The first 360 degree rolls took place during the fighter's ninth test flight on 20 March.

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