The Joint Strike Fighter Really Is Joint; Fire Caused $50M In Damage

The Joint Strike Fighter Really Is Joint; Fire Caused $50M In Damage
The Joint Strike Fighter Really Is Joint; Fire Caused $50M In Damage

WASHINGTON: Here’s today’s news: the rotor failure that ripped apart an F-35A June 23 last year caused $50 million in damage to the aircraft, the Air Force’s Accident Investigation Board said today. Here’s the official version of what happened to the Air Force’s Joint Strike Fighter. “The engine failed when the third stage forward integral…