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How it works: F-35A Drag Chute System
Using a parachute to bring personnel, cargo or equipment safely to the ground is one thing, but using those same basic aerodynamic drag principles to bring a stealthy 5th Gen fighter jet rapidly to a halt is another. A team of experts from Lockheed Martin and the U.S., Norwegian and Dutch governments joined forces to develop the critical drag chute capability for the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) F-35As. The drag chute enables the RNoAF to safely and effectively land the aircraft on short, icy runways.
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Preparing the Warfighter for the Frontlines, One Flight Test at a Time
Everyday Lockheed Martin ITF teams conduct flight-test missions and with each successful test, the F-35 program is one step closer to a strong finish in the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase.
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The F-35’s High Angle of Attack Explained
Flying at high angles of attack (AoA) --- aka “High Alpha,” fighter aircraft gain enhanced nose-pointing capability, allowing pilots to find, fix and target enemy aircraft.
