It is Quick Climb Friday at RAF Lakenheath and the F35's taxi via Sierra. The pilot requests an 'Unrestricted Climb' which not only was it cleared, but a term that we don't always hear as it is usually 'Quick Climb'. We had a funny feeling something different was about to happen with this quick climb...well, here it is!

The F35A's are flown by two combatready squadrons at RAF Lakenheath, the 493d Fighter Squadron 'Grim Reapers' and the 495th Fighter Squadron 'Valkyries'.

So what is a Quick Climb/Unrestricted Climb?
Unlike the Typhoon which accelerates vertically after 9 seconds from brakes to take off, aircraft such as the F15E or F35A will usually clear the whole runway maintaining an altitude anywhere between 40100ft with speeds of around 320mph and then pull the aircraft vertically or near vertical to quickly climb to the aircraft's cruising altitude. It is more commonly requested by the pilot as a "quick climb" more usual.

Why do they do Unrestricted climbs/PTOs/Quick climbs
There are many reasons such as clearing airspace barriers, short runways, to burn fuel before airtoair refuelling or just to get to a destination quicker. But these are just a few reasons, one also could be to impress the Ted Coningsby Squadron...oooohhhh yeahhhhh!

What is a 'local climb'?
This is your standard departure, just a simple takeoff

The F35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifthgeneration fighter. It will replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging fleet of F16 Fighting Falcons and A10 Thunderbolt II’s, which have been the primary fighter aircraft for more than 20 years, and bring with it an enhanced capability to survive in the advanced threat environment in which it was designed to operate. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F35A will provide nextgeneration stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations.

F35A SPECS
Primary Function: Multirole fighter
Prime Contractor: Lockheed Martin
Power Plant: One Pratt & Whitney F135PW100 turbofan engine
Thrust: 43,000 pounds
Wingspan: 35 feet (10.7 meters)
Length: 51 feet (15.7 meters)
Height: 14 feet (4.38 meters)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 70,000 pound class
Fuel Capacity: Internal: 18,498 pounds
Payload: 18,000 pounds (8,160 kilograms)
Speed: Mach 1.6 (~1,200 mph)
Range: More than 1,350 miles with internal fuel (1,200+ nautical miles), unlimited with aerial refueling
Ceiling: Above 50,000 feet (15 kilometers)
Armament: Internal and external capability. Munitions carried vary based on mission requirements
Crew: 1

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