Rare Systems Phenomenon Caused F135 Vibration Failure

 F135 

Credit: Pratt & Whitney
COLORADO SPRINGS—Pratt & Whitney says it has developed an “immediate resolution” to the F135 engine problem that caused the crash of a Lockheed Martin F-35B during a predelivery check flight at the company’s Fort Worth production site on Dec 15. But beyond saying that the fix is “elegant” and quick...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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