Comments by "Orbital_Inclination" (@Orbital_Inclination) on "How F-35 'Beast Mode' makes the advanced jets even more lethal" video.

  1. ​@@JimCarnerit wasn't, it was an engine blank. If it had been an engine failure, you'd have seen flames, sparks, debris ect out the exhaust when it headed up the ramp.
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  2. @@JimCarner catastrophic engine failure doesn't mean a random loss of power for no reason, it means some part of the engine gives way and wrecks it. That leads to a loud bang, flames, debris, massive vibration etc, none of which were visible in the footage. I've seen the report, and it highlights the many errors that led to the event. Like most air accidents, it follows the 'Swiss cheese' model of a sequence of missed opportunities and errors that aligned on the day. Let's not get into pointless, baseless conspiracy theories that don't hold up to basic scrutiny.
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  3. @@JimCarner honestly, there's no helping some people 😂
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  4. @@JimCarner or maybe I've seen the accident report and deemed it factually accurate based on my experience as aircrew. Could be that 🤔 Based on your dreadful takes in other comments, it's clear there's some serious Dunning-Kruger going on 😂
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  5. @@JimCarner your previous reply indicates you don't know what a 'catastrophic' engine failure is. I'll put it into simple terms. The engine goes bang, something comes loose and then collides with the rest of the blades and the casing. Flames erupt from one or both ends, and debris flies out in a big mess. None of that happened. As for your inability to accept the findings of the MAA report, and instead generate a paranoid cover-up theory despite no evidence to support it, that screams conspiracy theorist, or tin foil enthusiast.
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  6. All UK F-35Bs are under 1 Group RAF control, whether Fleet Air Arm or RAF jets. They are operating, but were not required on this deployment
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  7. If you genuinely believe that, you either don't understand what those words mean, or what this jet can do
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  8. Apples and oranges. They're designed to meet completely different specifications. F-22 is pure air superiority, with extremely limited ground attack (GPS only) and no carrier capability. It's also far more expensive and no longer in production. F-35 is multi-role, carrier capable (B/C), with more electronic warfare and ISTAR capability than any other non-dedicated fighter.
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  9. The issue isn't airframes, it's pilots. We have more airframes at Marham than we have pilots able to fly them, because the training pipeline is broken. It is currently taking over 7 years for many fast jet pilots to reach the front line.
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  10. The F-35B has a greater payload capacity than the C variant (around twice that of the Harrier it replaced), and a similar range to an F-18. The two islands allow for redundancy and also a separation of flight ops and ship command. As for the empty deck, aircraft only embark when needed.
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  11. The UK contributed significant design and manufacturing expertise to the F-35 programme, but the US provided 80% of the funding. Without this joint multinational programme, the UK would have produced something far inferior and more expensive per unit than the F-35, due to lack of funding and resources.
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  12. ​ @paolodechipiece1027 the UK manufactures approx 15% (by value) of the F-35. Rolls Royce is responsible for the entire Lift System on the B variant, and BAE Systems designed much of the aft fuselage.
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  13.  @jb76489  none of what I've said is a lie. What don't you agree with?
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  14.  @jb76489  Rolls-Royce literally developed the entire lift system (incidentally called LiftSystem), which includes the Lift Fan, Driveshaft, 3 Bearing Swivel Module and Roll Posts. That's literally every vertical thrust component unique to the F-35B. From the RR website itself: "We put the vertical lift in the F-35B Lightning II. Our LiftSystem® is the only vertical lift technology for fighter jets in production in the world. The unrivalled performance of the LiftSystem comes in part from the latest in digital control and fan system technology to deliver responsive, precise and powerful short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability with minimal impact on total airframe weight. The system is a descendant of the Pegasus engine, comprised of the Rolls‑Royce LiftFan®, Driveshaft, 3 Bearing Swivel Module (3BSM) and Roll Posts. Rolls‑Royce has been the industry leader in short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) technology for 60 years."
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  15. ​ @1chish Whilst the payload is impressive, the name 'Beast Mode' is somewhat juvenile
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  16. It was never promised at $40mil per aircraft
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  17. Probably just short-hand for 5th gen-equipped carrier
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