F-35 Ejection Seat Fix May Be Ready By Year’s End

Credit: F-35: Lockheed Martin
Safety issues with the F-35’s ejection seat should begin to be overcome by the end of this year, Lockheed Martin’s program manager says. Lightweight pilots have been barred from flying the F-35 since ground testing in August 2015 revealed a risk of fatal ejection injury. Unacceptable risk of neck...

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