CG-1, the ground test article for the Lockheed Martin F-35 carrier variant, is positioned for its final drop test at Vought Aircraft Industries in Dallas on June 9th, 2010. The series of drop tests were designed to mimic landing conditions on a carrier deck and resulted in no load exceedances or structural issues. Completion of the drop testing clears the way for carrier landing testing and shipboard testing at high sink rates. [Vought Aircraft Industries photo]
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News: F-35C confirms Carrier-Landing strength predictions [2010-06-23]
A Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II carrier variant successfully completed testing in which it was dropped from heights of more than 11 feet during a series of simulated aircraft-carrier landings. The tests validated predictions and will help confirm the F-35C's structural integrity for carrier operations.
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