Clip from Top Gear: McLaren Speedtail vs. F35B fighter jet

rcooled · 04-30-2020, 01:12 PM

It's 5 minutes of some serious flying, impressive camera work and sharp editing. Can't imagine the noise level in that car as the jet's lifting off right next to it.

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Originally Posted by rcooled

It's 5 minutes of some serious flying, impressive camera work and sharp editing. Can't imagine the noise level in that car as the jet's lifting off right next to it.

Advisors probably told him it'd be wise to wear ear plugs in addition to the helmet. Glad to see this remake of the Bugatti v Typhoon.

john70t · 04-30-2020, 03:19 PM

(to be fair, it was nice driving but the tires didn't appear to be warmed up)

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(to be fair, it was nice driving but the tires didn't appear to be warmed up)

Do you believe there was actually a race? I think not

rfuerst911sc · 05-01-2020, 03:23 AM

I was one of the production control specialists in Marietta GA. on the F35 center wing line before I retired , believe me that F35 in the video wasn't working her hard . The F35 is a beast in her own right and most of the world does not know her true capabilities . Fun video though

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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I was one of the production control specialists in Marietta GA. on the F35 center wing line before I retired , believe me that F35 in the video wasn't working her hard . The F35 is a beast in her own right and most of the world does not know her true capabilities . Fun video though

Acceleration and maneuverability is not one of her strengths when compared to other 4+/5 gen fighters. But yes, I'm sure it was designed for good tv.

rfuerst911sc · 05-01-2020, 11:45 AM

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Acceleration and maneuverability is not one of her strengths when compared to other 4+/5 gen fighters. But yes, I'm sure it was designed for good tv.

That is true because she was designed for different performance specs . A squadron of F22's and F35's can cover a lot of sorti missions in a wide array . The enemy will never know what hit them .