The limitations, workarounds and flight restrictions in place on the F-35A at this early stage of its development substantially limit its utility of training, the Defense Department’s chief weapons tester said in a report. In his F-35A Ready For Training Operational Utility Evaluation (OUE) report, DoD Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) Michael Gilmore said in February aircraft operating limitations prohibit flying the aircraft at night or in instrument meteorological conditions where pilots must rely on aircraft instruments. The F-35A…
Limitations, Flight Restrictions Limit Utility Of F-35A Training, DOT&E Says
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