Lockheed lays out flight test plans for first F-35B

Lockheed Martin plans to complete 20 flights with the first F-35B Joint Strike Fighter in conventional “up and away” mode before replacing the engine to allow short take-off and landing (STOVL) tests to begin. Aircraft BF-1 is expected to fly twice more this week after completing its 45-minute first...

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