Israeli media reported that, American fighter of the 5th generation F-35 arrived at one of the bases of the Israeli Air Force with nearly week delay. We are talking about the three planes F-35 "Adir", built in the US specifically for the Israeli Air Force. These aircraft - the next transmitted batch of US fighters for its Middle East ally.
Israeli media write, the problem with the aircraft transfer delay was caused by a technical malfunction of one of them. In this case, a technical failure on board the F-35 "Adir" was discovered after departure. The pilots had to ask for permission for an emergency landing on one of Texas airfields. There's also landed two other aircraft, transmitted by the Israeli Air Force.
About, exactly what the problem was detected during the flight, not reported. It is known, that it eliminated a few days, and during this time rechecking the technical condition of the other two planes.
It should be remembered, that the first batch of F-35 "Adir" was staged in Israel in the late 2016 of the year. Today, according to Israeli media, Air Force of the country - 12 F-35 aircraft. This, together with the, which were delivered to the air base "Nevatim" (Israel) on the eve.
In March of this year, the F-35 the Israeli Air Force were first used in combat operations. They were accompanied by other means of aircraft of the Air Forces of Israel. It was the first combat use of the F-35 in the history of this aircraft.
Officials from the Israeli Air Force Command to obtain the F-35 in flight after the identified faults does not comment on this moment.
