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The U.S. Air Force’s F-35 “Franken-Bird” Is Ready To Fly
A brand-new F-35 costs about $80 million. The Franken-bird project, however, will cost U.S. taxpayers just $6 million—less ...
See the US Air Force's 'Franken-bird' F-35 made from wrecked stealth fighters take its first flight
Restoring the salvaged 'Franken-bird' F-35A Lightning fighter jet cost an estimated $6 million, a fraction of the $80 million ...
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Trump's Air Force One airplane color change: 5 things to know
There are two presidential jets, and both the president and vice president (for JD Vance the plane is called Air Force Two) travel on them. Since his first term, Trump has wanted to change Air ...
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US Air Force uses damaged aircraft to restore F-35 to combat-ready status
Franken-bird”: The US Air Force has used sections from two damaged aircraft to restore an F-35 to combat-ready status.
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HAL relaunches HJT-36 as Yashas, will lease it to Air Force as Kiran Mark-2 aircraft replacement
The HAL Chairman said the Indian Air Force is interested in the aircraft ... It will be a good replacement for Kiran MK II," he said. The "spin" of an aircraft refers the aircraft stalling and ...