Why The US Keeps Landing The F-35 On Risky Highways

A Risky Landing?

In this video, we are walked through the day-to-day operations of the US Military’s latest generation stealth fighter, the F-35 Lightning II. 

In July 2006, the F-35 was christened the Lightning II after the iconic warplane P-38 Lightning. However, it’s not without controversies as this “trillion-dollar jet” was delayed and had been plagued by software glitches and financial overruns. 

F-35Bs need shorter runways than other F-35s for landing, therefore roads are sometimes used. Also, since the aircraft is in an unsecured area, the process needs to go quickly.

Since debris can be easily whipped up by the jet engines and can hurt personnel and other aircraft and equipment, roads also need to be cleared beforehand.