F-35 Unofficial nickname

n3sk · by **n3sk** » 18 Jan 2019, 17:48

And they say chivalry is dead.

Last line in the link u mention laser. I always wondered if the shaft that turns the lift fan “could” be repourposed to create electricity and the area where the lift fan sits would leave amble space for such things,I know it’s off topic and completely from my imagination, just thoughts.

spazsinbad · by **spazsinbad** » 18 Jan 2019, 18:23

How about you go here: viewtopic.php?f=54&t=27171&p=288313&hilit=laser#p288313
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HERE for the GRAPHIC: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=16676&p=212183&hilit=Dunn#p212183

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steve2267 · by **steve2267** » 18 Jan 2019, 22:12

I LIKE it...

I W A N T one!

spazsinbad · by **spazsinbad** » 24 Jan 2019, 08:52

Bdep Bdeep Bdeep That's all FOLK:

"...“The distance between the T-38 and an F-35 (Fighting Falcon) is night and day,” he [Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein] said, referring to the capabilities of the two aircraft...." https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display ... x-trainer/

Corsair1963 · by **Corsair1963** » 29 Jan 2019, 06:23

Sounds like Lockheed Martin is even using the Panther name?

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spazsinbad · by **spazsinbad** » 03 Apr 2019, 22:12

steve2267 wrote:Surprised it appears to have not yet been suggested... Tiger
Or as spaz posted in another thread Tyger: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=27186&p=366269&hilit=Tyger#p366269
How about Flying Tyger
Could be prescient if southeast Asia gets loud again.

TIGER is an Oldie but GOLDIE for the USN: VF-33 F11F Tigers

steve2267 · by **steve2267** » 05 Apr 2019, 01:20

I'll toss Orca back out...

sprstdlyscottsmn · by **sprstdlyscottsmn** » 05 Apr 2019, 02:12

steve2267 wrote:I'll toss Orca back out...

The one that brings death from the underworld

jaws · by **jaws** » 20 Nov 2019, 03:21

I know "Electric Jet" once referred to our beloved Viper, but I think it is more fitting for the F-35.

Corsair1963 · by **Corsair1963** » 21 Nov 2019, 06:08

Any name should be of an animal that is know as for "ambushing" it's prey... :twisted:

With Panther being a good example... or how about Black Widow???

steve2267 · by **steve2267** » 25 Nov 2019, 15:18

I think the YF-23 had "Black Widow" unofficially.

spazsinbad · by **spazsinbad** » 02 Dec 2019, 10:46

THE BIG INVISIBLE 30,000 lb GORILLA 'in the room' - COMING IN THE AIR TONIGHT - OH LORD - OH LORD.

F-35A 58th FS USAF Theme Song COLLINS Gorilla 'In Air Tonight' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD06ZoN_cH8

steve2267 · by **steve2267** » 05 Dec 2019, 02:22

spazsinbad wrote::devil: THE BIG INVISIBLE 30,000 lb GORILLA 'in the room' - COMING IN THE AIR TONIGHT - OH LORD - OH LORD.

F-35A 58th FS USAF Theme Song COLLINS Gorilla 'In Air Tonight' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD06ZoN_cH8

It takes a gorilla to ride a panther?

Silverback? But razorback sounds so much better, but then you're stuck with a pig...

steve2267 · by **steve2267** » 05 Dec 2019, 02:24

Too bad velociraptor is such a mouthful: fast, reputedly wicked smart, hunts in a pack, and is ruthless.

Wolf would work, but who wants their jet to be named after a dog, and wolf is kind of bland. Doberman, Rottie... Rottie might work, but again, who wants their jet to be a dog?

Has anyone heard if Panther is in common usage yet? Is it widespread?

H*ll, I like Lightning, just leave off the stupid "II."

operaaperta · by **operaaperta** » 16 Feb 2020, 13:37

Just listened to latest Fighter Pilot podcast on the F-117A. The pilot being interviewed, when asked about the pilots nick name for it, called it the ‘F117A Wet Dream’- It comes in the middle of the night, and you have to clean up after it in the morning.