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Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 19 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


F-35 Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 December 2016 to Question 57051, what the final test point score was for the F-35B Lightning II; and what the planned such test point score was in flight sciences testing through to 30 September 2016.

Answer

Flight sciences testing is intended to expand the operational envelope of the F-35 incrementally and safely. As at September 2016, 74.5% of F-35B Lightning flight sciences test points had been completed for the year. This was ahead of schedule.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58280
Session
2016-17
Related items
F-35 Aircraft
Friday, 16 December 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Testing F-35 aircraft
Link
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