Reply to post: "With the F-35 I'd imagine the flight control system masks any issues from the pilot."

Yes, British F-35 engines must be sent to Turkey for overhaul

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"With the F-35 I'd imagine the flight control system masks any issues from the pilot."

Except the reports seem to be saying the handling turns to s**t around this range.

Which for what is a 4th (or 5th) Generation supersonic vehicle does not sound good.

Let me guess the RAF advice will be "don't get into situations where you fly at prolonged periods at transonic speeds "

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