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The F-35A Lightning II has completed the latest in a series of high angle of attack (AOA) tests, manufacturer Lockheed Martin reports.
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“The testing accomplished high AOA beyond both the positive and negative maximum command limits, including intentionally putting the aircraft out of control in several configurations,” a May 16 statement said.
“This included initially flying in the stealth clean wing configuration. It was followed by testing with external air-to-air pylons and missiles, and then with open weapon bay doors.”
Lockheed Martin stated that throughout edge-of-the-envelope high AOA testing, which began in 2012, the F-35A has always recovered successfully from out-of-control flight scenarios.
