The F-35B loaded with a load of dummy weapons including four Paveway IV laser guided bombs and two ASRAAM air/air missiles. The dummy weapon load allowed test pilots to understand how they affect the way the aircraft performs and handles. Photo: BAE Systems
Wouldn’t it different due to to weapons release occurring directly under the jet? Isn’t the weapons bay internal?
F-35 savagely attacked by the usual list of suspects in 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .
A curious observation.
The Naval Air Station at Pax River is home to the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division.
The Naval Air Warfare Center - Weapons Division is located in China Lake, CA.
The tests conducted at Pax River are test of the aircraft, not a test of the weapons.