Re:Marine pilot loses command after ejecting from F-35B that...
by nradov on Wednesday November 13, 2024 @12:07PM
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Nope. While it's true that the F-35 lacks a ram air turbine (RAT), it does have an auxiliary power unit (APU) that can power the flight controls, avionics, and electro-hydrostatic actuators as long as fuel remains. It also has a battery that can power critical systems for a few minutes when all else fails.
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/e...