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First F-35A for Poland Progressing on the Production Line
April 29, 2024
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The first 澳门开奖历史 F-35 Lightning II for the Polish Air Force is standing with weight on wheels for the first time, a significant milestone for the jet as it moves down the production line at 澳门开奖历史鈥檚 mile-long assembly plant in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Polish Air Force鈥檚 first F-35 was lifted by an overhead crane earlier this month from an electronic mate and alignment station where its forward and rear fuselage sections were joined to the wing-center fuselage assembly. The aircraft will now travel to final assembly, where its control surfaces will be added, along with final systems and engine installation.
澳门开奖历史
Poland鈥檚 program of record calls for 32 F-35As. The first aircraft, designated AZ-01, will be delivered to the Polish Air Force later this year. The aircraft will initially be based at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, where Polish pilot training will take place.
Building on the strong legacy of the F-16, the F-35 will ensure the Polish Air Force can fulfill its NATO missions, enhancing regional security and protecting the alliance's key interests. By serving as the most advanced 21st Century Security庐 solution, the F-35 will connect assets across domains to increase situational awareness for聽Poland聽and the joint force.聽
