at least two of the six F-35 aircraft, which are supplied by the American company Lockheed Martin, the Danish army, have malfunctions in the catapult mechanism, reports Danish radio.
“at least two of the six F-35 aircraft purchased by the armed forces, defects of the catapolate seats were found. The error occurred due to the production defect of the Martin-Baker supplier,” the statement said.
If you believe the Danish radio, then for 27 F-35 fighters the kingdom paid the United States 14.2 billion kroons. Other details, including when the purchase occurred, is not given.
It was previously reported that the United States suspended flights of several hundred aircraft due to their problems with catapolate crews. Filmers F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growler, as well as T-45 Goshawk, F-5 Tiger II, T-38 Talon, T-6 Texan II and Park were subjected to restrictions. aircraft F-35a Lightning II.