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Al igual que los rotores de los helicópteros, las hélices de los aviones también son detectables; esa es una de las razones por las que se adoptaron los aviones a reacción. Además, un sensor MAD debe volar a menor altitud y sobrevolar la zona.

@Vorlon dijo en Patrulla Marítima:

Los aviones ASW tendrán que cambiar de táctica y doctrina.

This type of missile has been in development for several years; Germany was the first to announce it.
That is why the P-8A was designed; it is fully capable of operating at high altitudes and has long-range detection and strike capabilities.

Sistema alemán de fibra óptica IDAS

Fue una maniobra orquestada por EE. UU. para controlar la versión de los hechos, una operación de bandera falsa que desplazó de la portada otras noticias, como la relativa al USS Lincoln.

The RAAF shows the Spanish Air Force aircraft that have arrived in Australia

Defense and Aviation (www.outono.net)

This Expeditionary Air Group is made up of 7 Eurofighters from Wing 14, 1 Eurofighter from Wing 46, 2 A400Ms from Wing 31, and 2 A330 MRTTs from Wing 45, in addition to personnel from these units and the Air Combat Command (MACOM), the Air Deployment Support Squadron (EADA), and the Logistics Center for Armament and Experimentation (CLAEX). This is the Spanish Air Force's longest deployment since the one it carried out in 2014 to Australia and New Zealand,

Dassault y Airbus están colaborando, todo irá bien. ¿Qué puede salir mal?

Visualización en español 45:00

Spain at Pitch Black 26

Anthony Albanese on Instagram: "Caught up with the Spanish personnel taking part in Exercise Pitch Black this morning. Moods were pretty high after their World Cup win. Congratulations! 🇪🇸🏆⚽️"

4,831 likes, 113 comments - albomp on July 19, 2026: "Caught up with the Spanish personnel taking part in Exercise Pitch Black this morning. Moods were pretty high after their World Cup win. Congratulations! 🇪🇸🏆⚽️".

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I'm using translate and perhaps my post wasn't clear, There are numerous statements that the F-35 A, B and C has the needed plumbing and management from the beginning,
It doesn't have an approved tank, LM and Israel are developing ones,

@chema dijo en FCAS (Future Combat Air System):

Esta claro que la descripción de Google del F35A no son correctas pues no tiene
2 x 5,000lb wet stations for external tanks on all models
A 600-gallon drop tank holds 2,271 litres

Ese era el diseño inicial, pero NO como se han fabricado las 1000 unidades de F35

Es decir que tanto un EFA como un F35A pueden llevar la misma máxima cantidad de combustible, litro arriba , litro abajo.

Así pues, con tres tanques externos, es similar a la carga interna del F-35. Eso parece correcto;

pero, ¿por qué negar que, desde el principio, el F-35 cuenta con los sistemas necesarios para acoplar tanques externos en dos puntos de anclaje?

Tú mismo podrías decir que, actualmente, no hay ningún depósito externo homologado para el F-35

Otra cosa interesante es que el F-35A alcanza 9 g con dos bombas internas de 2000 lb.

SI, tal y como han advertido los EE. UU., Rusia invade Polonia para poner a prueba la respuesta de la OTAN, y la OTAN crea un comité y envía cartas de preocupación a Rusia, esto podría avivar otros conflictos regionales —entre los que se cuentan algunos que afectan a España—; nos adentramos en tiempos de incertidumbre.

@elgranmazapan dijo en FCAS (Future Combat Air System):

Pues yo sí quiero, @dogg
El F-35A porta menos combustible interno que el EFA.

Google
The Eurofighter Typhoon has an internal fuel capacity of approximately 6,215 litres and 3 x 1,000 litres drop tanks

F-35A (Conventional Takeoff): 18,498 lbs (~10,512 litres)

2 x 5,000lb wet stations for external tanks on all models
A 600-gallon drop tank holds 2,271 litres

F-35B (Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing): 13,326 lbs (~7,573 litres) — reduced capacity due to the vertical lift fan mechanism.

F-35C (Carrier Variant): 19,624 lbs (~11,152 litres) — increased capacity due to larger wings.

No quiero entrar en una comparación con el F-35, puede que no salga como tú esperas,
solo digo que el Eurofighter no se diseñó para transportar tres tanques y misiles de crucero; también tiene que ver con el centro de gravedad en la estación.

Puedes llegar lejos o transportar misiles de crucero, pero no puedes hacer ambas cosas.

Creo que el problema es que el proveedor quiere un volumen de suministro mensual estable; no está dispuesto a tener capacidad ociosa que aumente los gastos generales. Esto también se conoce como fabricación en cadena de montaje «justo a tiempo».

Google AI
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) own and pay for F-35 spare parts. These parts are pooled globally. Primary contractor Lockheed Martin manages the logistics and ordering through centralized sustainment contracts.

The F-35 parts bottleneck involves 48 specific spare parts that the supplier base currently cannot produce in sufficient quantities to meet global fleet demand. These chronic supply shortages are the primary driver of the fleet's low availability, frequently forcing maintenance crews to "cannibalize" parts from other aircraft.

GAO
The interesting detail is that this $13.7 billion is not merely for “progress”. In reality, a large portion covers previous shortfalls: the report specifies that $7.3 billion would go towards spare parts and repair stocks, $3.1 billion towards the activation and expansion of depot capabilities, and $3.3 billion towards operations and maintenance. It adds that the services had budgeted 38.1 billion for 2027–2031, whereas the estimated requirement was 50.8 billion, representing a potential shortfall of around 12.7 billion.

Es difícil culpar a los aviones de la falta de piezas de recambio y de los retrasos en los centros de mantenimiento

«La tasa de «capacidad operativa total» (FMC) de la flota estadounidense de F-35 ha caído al 25 %, lo que significa que solo uno de cada cuatro aviones puede llevar a cabo todas las misiones asignadas. La tasa de «capacidad operativa» (MC) —aviones capaces de realizar al menos una de las misiones asignadas— se sitúa en el 44 %. Este déficit se debe a la escasez de piezas de recambio y a los retrasos en los centros de mantenimiento».

Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor DeepL.com

El F-35 está diseñado para llevar a cabo una amplia gama de misiones, por lo que se dividen en aviones con capacidad para misiones completas y aviones con capacidad para misiones parciales —al menos una misión—.

Estas cifras no se aplican al FMS ni a otros socios; una de las razones es que no disponen de flotas de entrenamiento ni de pruebas. Es una pena que no haya ningún piloto español aquí; ellos podrían explicar que es bastante habitual que los aviones sufran averías y, aun así, sean enviados a misiones.

Solo están presentando cifras para respaldar los 13 mil millones; están solicitando fondos al Congreso para piezas de recambio e infraestructuras.

La última vez que se analizaron las cifras operativas —una vez excluidas las aeronaves de entrenamiento y de pruebas—, el número de aeronaves desplegadas y en reserva se situaba aproximadamente un 10 % por debajo del objetivo del 80 % fijado para el F-35A, situándose en torno al 70 %:
Las variantes B y C se encontraban aún más por debajo de ese objetivo.

Both the 2017 and 2026 number is accurate, it depends how it is counted, Perhaps they should use the US system to make it clearer,
The 2017 number would be the Base Year (BY) is a specific reference year used for cost estimates to eliminate the effects of inflation, This normally remains fixed at 2017 money value
The 2026 number would be a Then Year (TY) cost, Which included inflation on top of the base (BY)

There is an advantage to talk in BY costs, because there is no confusion between the different TY costs that are changing annually A 40 year programme would have 40 different TY numbers

"At 2017 prices, the difference reaches 14 billion Danish kroner, a figure that rises to 17 billion (approximately €2.278 billion) when calculated using 2025 values ."

Inflation only affects the F-35?

Al principio utilizaron armas de largo alcance, incluidos misiles; después, los aviones entraron en acción.

Independientemente del tipo de avión que se pilote, volar dentro del alcance visual y sobre armas terrestres puede acabar mal.

Se llevó a cabo un exhaustivo trabajo de diseño y pruebas para que el F-35 resistiera los daños en combate. Creo que todos hemos visto imágenes del F-15 volando de vuelta a la base con un solo ala

Se ha informado de que un F-35 fue alcanzado y pudo regresar a la base.

Has Iran brought down an ‘unkillable’ US F-35 jet?

The supersonic fighter jet is designed to avoid detection by radar and other technologies.

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@fusilier
Para ti, Bruno es un experto, pues que así sea

La GAO y la DOT&E obtienen todos sus datos de la JPO (Oficina del Programa Conjunto). La JPO suele corregir cualquier error o malinterpretación cometida por estas agencias tras la publicación del informe

Bruno no está aquí para defenderse, así que no diré lo que pienso de sus opiniones

En cuanto al contrato del F-35, esto puede ser de ayuda: parece que se dividió en dos partes

AI google
What was included in the polish order of f-35?

Poland’s $4.6 billion order finalized in 2020 included 32 F-35A Block 4 stealth fighters, 33 Pratt & Whitney F135 engines, and eight Full Mission Simulators. The comprehensive package also featured logistical support, Autonomic Logistics Information Systems (ALIS), specialized training for 24 pilots and 90 ground personnel, and unique aircraft modifications like drag chutes.The specific contents and provisions of the deal include:Aircraft: 32 F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) stealth fighters, designated "Husarz" by the Polish Air Force.Engines: 33 Pratt & Whitney F135 engines (32 installed plus one spare).Training and Education: Comprehensive training programs to qualify 24 pilots (up to instructor level) and approximately 90 ground crew/maintainers, with early training conducted at U.S. facilities.Simulation and Ground Support: Eight Full Mission Simulators and specialized ground support equipment.Logistics and Support: Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and global logistics support through 2030.National Modifications: The Polish jets were custom-fitted with drag chutes to safely land on icy or short runways, similar to variants used by the Norwegian Air Force.Modernization Upgrades: Inclusion of a modernization package allowing subsequent technological upgrades developed by Lockheed Martin to be seamlessly retrofitted onto the fleet.Detailed breakdowns of the contract are reported by ⁠Air & Space Forces Magazine and aviation analysis at ⁠The Aviationist.Would you like more information on the arrival schedule for these jets in Poland or details on the weapons packages that have been acquired for them?

Poland handles its F-35 spare parts through two distinct mechanisms: initial integration into the global spares pool via the 2020 baseline contract, and a massive $1.85 billion dedicated follow-on sustainment package approved in August 2025. Because F-35 spare parts are managed through a centralized, U.S.-controlled global logistical pool, Poland does not buy or store localized piles of parts outside of core consumables.The specific breakdown of what has been ordered and approved regarding Poland's F-35 spare parts includes:1. The Baseline 2020 Spares OrderOne Spare F135 Engine: The original $4.6 billion purchase included 33 Pratt & Whitney F135 engines—32 installed in the active jets and one designated as a complete whole-engine spare.Global Support Solution (GSS) Entry: Poland purchased initial entry into the global F-35 parts pooling system through 2030. Rather than buying dedicated batches of components, Poland's initial order funded access to the shared global supply chain managed by ⁠Lockheed Martin and the U.S. military.2. **The $1.85 Billion Sustainment and Spares Order (August 2025)**To support the operational arrival of the physical aircraft in Poland (which began arriving in May 2026), the U.S. State Department approved a massive follow-on Foreign Military Sale explicitly targeted at fleet reliability:Engine Component Improvement Program: Specialized spare engine modules, hardware, and minor/major component modification kits.Consumables and Accessories: High-wear replacement parts, fasteners, seals, and immediate flight-line consumables required for daily maintenance at Poland's tactical air bases.Repair and Return Support: Contracted pipeline funding that allows Polish maintenance crews to ship broken parts back to U.S. or regional depots (such as engine facilities in Norway or the Netherlands) to be swapped out for active components.Classified Software Packages: System software updates required to integrate new spare electronics, radar elements, and cyber-security systems into the jets' existing architecture.This multi-billion dollar framework ensures high operational availability rates as the "Husarz" fleet scales up to full strength through 2030. Detailed logistics overviews of this parts acquisition are hosted via the ⁠U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency and defense analytics at The Defense Post.Would you like to explore how the F-35 global parts pool operates regarding custom ownership rules, or see how Poland's recent F-16 Viper upgrade program shares a similar parts framework?