F35: AD AMENDOLA THE ACQUISITION OF INSPECTION CAPABILITY FOR JSF TURBINES
Italy, as part of the JSF programme, is the first partner country to acquire the capability to inspect the F-35 engine's high-pressure turbine.
19/11/2021
Source: 32nd Wing - Amendola (FG)
Author: Lt. Col. Daniele Trifance - Capt. Mario Longobardi
Italy, as part of the JSF programme, is the first partner country to acquire the capability to inspect the F-35 engine's high-pressure turbine. VFriday 19 November 2021, at the Propeller Room of the 32nd Wing of Amendola, The training session for 10 specialist technicians from the 13th Flight Group, conducted by instructor technicians from Pratt & Whitney, aimed at acquiring inspection capability, has concluded.high-pressure turbine (High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Forward Coverplate of the 5th Generation aircraft engine.It32nd Wing, based in Amendola (Foggia), is one of the Italian Air Force's Flying Units, dependent onRome Air Squad Command, through theCombat Forces Command Milan.First Unit in Europe to operate with the aircraftF-35Awhich, since March 2018, has been integrated into the National Air Defence system, contributing to the defence of Italian skies with specific operational capabilities and latest-generation technology. After achieving theInitial Operational Capability(IOC), which took place in 2018, has been participating, since 2019, inNATO operationsAir Policingbeyond national borders.Since February 2020, the 32nd Wing is the only unit in the European landscape to jointly employ bothF-35A(CTOL) whichF-35B(STOVL) contributing, with the 5th generation aircraft, to the capabilityExpeditionaryof the Armed Forces. Furthermore, employing theRemotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)MQ1-C and MQ9-A, the Department carries out operations ofIntelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance (I.S.T.A.R.), both national and coalition. Finally, through theMB-339 aircraft, the 32nd Wing completes the training of RPAS pilots to maintain an adequate operational level on traditional manned aircraft.
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