The 59th Test and Assessment Corps conducted tests at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. During this exercise, the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet was tested for its ability to effectively counter missile attacks.
New Delhi: In a major strategic move to counter China’s missiles, the US has decided to deploy F-35 fighter jets in the Western Pacific region. It is important to note that there is a constant threat of Chinese missile attacks on US Air Force Bases in the Western Pacific region. The US Air Force recently conducted tests aimed at increasing the combat capabilities of F-35 fighters.
The 59th Test and Assessment Corps conducted tests at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. During this exercise, the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet was tested for its ability to effectively counter missile attacks.
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The 59th Test and Assessment Corps conducted tests at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. During this exercise, the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet was tested for its ability to effectively counter missile attacks. The US Air Force loaded ammunition into the F-35 fighter jet without shutting down the engine while the missile was being fired. This process is known as the Hot Joint Combat Turn (ICT). F-35A fighter jets were refueled and equipped with four AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAMs). The most notable aspect of this process was that the fighter’s engines were running throughout.
F-35 fighter plane against Chinese missiles
Reports say the US Air Force is conducting similar tests to some of its other fighter jets. However, it has conducted such tests on the F-35, a fifth-generation fighter, highlighting the US’s aggressive preparation for China.
During refueling or loading missiles, the pilot shut down the aircraft’s engine. The entire process takes about three hours, making the fighter jet vulnerable. However, running the engine reduces payload times much less than 3 hours.
The US Air Force believes the test has strengthened its ability to effectively execute operations during actual wars. Additionally, pilots gain valuable insight from this test and increase their ability to perform such operations in combat situations. US Air Force officials say this will help save the pilot’s lives and improve the aircraft’s overall capabilities.
