F-35 fighter jets include Siri and iPad technology

[Bob]

The world’s most advanced jet is equipped with touchscreens and voice control to make pilots more effective in combat.
The F-35, which cost a staggering $1 trillion (£585,000,000) to develop, has been on show at RAF Gloucestershire in the build up to the Royal International Air Tattoo.

F - 35 Jet

[jal]

If they crash that there'll be some paperwork

[duyuthinkysaurus]

I wonder if that software is the reason the yanks have grounded the lot cos the engines catch fire?

news.sky.com/story/1298882/f-35-fighter-jet-misses-uk-debut-after-fire

[nob]

Jul 11, 2014 15:17:08 GMT duyuthinkysaurus said:

I wonder if that software is the reason the yanks have grounded the lot cos the engines catch fire?

news.sky.com/story/1298882/f-35-fighter-jet-misses-uk-debut-after-fire

Looking at the stealth design an overheat problem would be my guess.

[Bob]

An engine fire three weeks ago has grounded the expensive new fighter jet. US military officials still hope the jet can make a last-minute appearance at the prestigious UK airshow, though.