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Lockheed Martin conducts engine fit checks on first F-35 JSF

February 10, 2006 (by Jeff Hollenbeck) - While waiting on the delivery of a wiring harness necessary for full integration of the Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine, Lockheed Martin conducted a successful engine fit check on the floor of its Ft. Worth, TX assembly plant earlier this month.

Lockheed Martin employees conducting an engine fit check on the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter [LMTAS photo]

Pratt & Whitney completed assembly of the F-135 engine in December of 2005. Ground tests of the F-35 are scheduled to begin in Spring of 2006 with the first flight to follow in the Fall.


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Lockheed Martin employees conducting an engine fit check on the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter [LMTAS photo]

Lockheed Martin employees conducting an engine fit check on the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter [LMTAS photo]