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US authorities ask locals for help in finding missing F-35 jet — Authorities say they are searching for the $80m jet around two lakes in the state of South Carolina::Authorities say they are searching for the $80m jet around two lakes in the state of South Carolina.

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[–] galil3o 30 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Better question is why, at $80m per plane, they cant find a way to track these assets even when they crash

[–] extant 53 points 1 year ago

Because they spent $80 million dollars to make it untraceable so it wouldn't get shot down.

[–] billiam0202 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If your plane crashes over unfriendly territory, you don't want to make it easier for them to get their hands on it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Better question is why is 1/3rd of my paycheck being stolen every week so we can build, and lose, fleets of $80 million planes

[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Kind of crazy as someone who's been around the block to see F-35 referred to as a "$80M aircraft".

Economies of scale DID actually kick in this time, unlike (gestures to every other stealth aircraft).

[–] ZapBeebz_ 8 points 1 year ago

Frankly, it helps that this one is being exported to pretty much the whole of NATO (and then some). Enough countries outside the USA are funneling money in that the R&D actually is worth it this time.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

meanwhile, at the Legion of Doom

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

I laughed too hard at the ad, it's got all the right classic jokes and I still found it funny.

[–] over_clox 4 points 1 year ago
[–] Sylver 20 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If I find it, can I fly it back to base?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think finders keepers still applies here.

[–] Capricorny90210 4 points 1 year ago

Possession is 9/10ths of the law.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

It's a legitimate salvage.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

One would hope that flying an F-35 is beyond the capabilities of the average civilian.

[–] ScrollerBall 5 points 1 year ago
[–] MinorLaceration 5 points 1 year ago

Concerning the pilot wasn't able to fly it back, I'll with you the best of luck with your endeavor.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Did...did they look in the lakes?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

I mean, that seems like the most likely place, but it's not like there's a nice crater or trail or anything. Especially if the jet glided to a splashdown it may not have even left any debris to help guide search efforts in the lakes.

[–] theragu40 19 points 1 year ago

What is this, a Zelda side quest? Lol. I'd love to help you find the princess but I'm just so broken up over this missing F-35. If you can help me find it, I think I'll be able to remember where I saw her last. There might also be 20 rupees in it for ya. Thanks!

[–] FlyingSquid 17 points 1 year ago
[–] just_another_person 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You'd think they'd have GPS on these things. Lowjack at the very least.

[–] maniacal_gaff 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

GPS is passively received.

[–] BradleyUffner 5 points 1 year ago

Slap an AirTag on it at least.

[–] ikidd 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'd imagine they would have RTK with a CGA response on something worth $80M. I put that in a drone for $250. But idk if it would be able to respond underwater. You'd think they'd have a track up until it went under.

[–] Dashi 3 points 1 year ago

I'm not an engineer, or have any real qualifications on the subject. But I'm guessing you would want to cut all transmissions you can from a stealth jet.

[–] maniacal_gaff 1 points 1 year ago

RTK requires a separate receiver which is located nearby and has a comms link (unlikely for a fast moving attack aircraft) and only reduces the accuracy from meters to cm. Not sure there's much need there.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

No way. I'm gonna put a gaming pc in that and go flex on the warthunder reddit.

[–] billiam0202 14 points 1 year ago

China: So, is this invitation open to anyone, or...?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Always in the last place I look.

Have they considered putting an airtag in it?

[–] Ab_intra 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How do you lose a F35 🤣

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA 5 points 1 year ago

I thought they were designed for that

[–] LurkNoMore 5 points 1 year ago

Maybe it's a really expensive addition to someone's garage?