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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 ...
How The US Air Force Stitched Up 2 Mishap Damaged F-35s To Make A New Lightning II
A unique F-35 Lightning II has picked up the moniker 'Franken-Lighting', emerging from a program to repair mishap aircraft.
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SOCOM wants new helmet goggle mount and oxygen-generating device
SOCOM wants a helmet mount that will work across various aviator helmets with “various night vision goggle systems,” ...