QinetiQ Plays Key Role in Development of LM F-35 Lightning II JSF
(July 14, 2008) -- The world's most experienced aerospace industry companies, many of them UK based, are helping develop the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), an affordable 5th generation fighter for the 21st century. The programme is now at an advanced stage of development with the first conventional variant having flown on 15th December 2006 and the F35-B STOVL version having just achieved its first flight. Testing on all variants continues and initial deliveries should begin in 2010.
TeamUK F-35, of which QinetiQ is a part, brings together the best of UK industry with real commitment to use their skills to develop vital parts and systems for the JSF programme, ranging from engine and system components to ejection seats. The UK's input also helps enhance sovereign capability and maintain an important UK skill base as the programme continues toward the production of one of the most revolutionary multi-role fighter in military aviation history.
"As a leading global defence research and technology organisation, QinetiQ continues to bring a wealth of expertise, experience and understanding to the Joint Strike Fighter programme, TeamUK F-35 and the MOD," explained Andy Sweetman, key accounts director for QinetiQ's air business. "In addition to playing a key role in the development of the fundamental flight control laws and a computer aided flight system, QinetiQ with its human factors experience, provides input to many aspects of the man / machine interface and pilot systems including instrumentation and helmet mounted displays. As an integral part of TeamUK F-35, QinetiQ is increasingly supporting operational analysis and concept of operations activities and working directly with the MOD, QinetiQ is providing critical advice on various areas of the programme including the provision of the essential elements of the Release to Service activity and provides access to a broad spectrum of test and evaluation services.
"Looking to the future, QinetiQ is putting forward other aspects of its expertise that could support the MOD and contribute to the development of TeamUK F-35 in a wide variety of areas that include flight simulation, training, weapons systems development and through life platform management," he concluded.
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