USN to test F-35C with full internal weapons during next sea trials

When the F-35C gets “feet wet” during its upcoming sea trials in October, the U.S. Navy will further stress the jet by having it operate with a full internal weapons load.

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The test crew will bring the F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System out to sea as well.

The Navy will also find out how well the jet talks with the carrier’s Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS).

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