F-35 Jets Crashes
Crashes of US-Made F-35 Jets: All You Need to Know
Sputnik ~ October 22, 2022 // The EurAsian News ~ October 26, 2022
‘Heartbreaking’ Record of Accidents: US Air Force Launches F-35 Crash Recovery Training For The Very First Time.
Last week, an F-35A fifth-generation fighter jet crashed in the US state of Utah at Hill Air Force Base near Salt Lake City. While the incident was tragic and unprecedented, F-35 crashes are not uncommon for the US and allied Air Forces.
In recent years, the US has been promoting its F-35 aircraft as “the most advanced multirole fighter jet of the 21st century,” looking for potential importers across the globe.
However, not everything seems to be going smoothly in the exploitation of US-made F-35 aircraft, with technical failures and crashes being reported on a regular basis in different countries where these jets were purchased.
Check out Sputnik’s infographic to learn more about the incidents involving US F-35 fighter jets.
TRTWorld South Korean Lawmaker Says F-35s Grounded 172 Times Over 18 Months.
Citing the country’s air force data, a South Korean representative said that over an 18-month period, the F-35 was grounded 172 times, with an additional 62 cases in which the jets flew, but weren’t able to carry out their mission.
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