iscover
Paul Merrit
Paul Merrit
Inside Lightning Storm
AUTHOR: Lightning Storm | Stephen Kuper
0 comment
Share:
Air Commodore Tim Alsop discusses the training exercise that put the F-35 through its paces alongside the E-7A Wedgetail, F/A-18A Hornets and KC-30A Tankers
The F-35 is designed to be the most technologically advanced air combat capability ever fielded by the RAAF, combining low observability, unprecedented levels of sensor fusion and next generation weapons. But, in truth, it hasn’t been without its teething problems.
While much of these have been borne in large part by the US, by far the largest customer of the platform, the public perception has nevertheless landed in Australia as well. However, Exercise Lightning Storm has revealed the true potential of the wonder jet, particularly when combined with the RAAF’s other leading-edge capabilities.
This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited access to exclusive content and past magazines.
$49.95
FOR 1 YEAR
subscribe
Australian Aviation quarterly print & digital magazinesAccess to In Focus reports via our Australian Aviation appDIGITAL
$59.95
FOR 1 YEAR
subscribe
Unlimited access to all Australian Aviation digital contentAccess to the Australian Aviation appAustralian Aviation quarterly digital magazinesAccess to In Focus reports via our appAccess to our Behind the Lens photo galleries and other exclusive contentDaily news updates via our email bulletinAlready a member?
Login here
Share:
For editorial enquiries, email: [email protected]
You need to be a member to post comments. Become a member today!
