The US Air Force is undertaking a project to construct a fully-operational fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jet using parts from two damaged aircraft, according to Popular Mechanics magazine.
The project, aptly named “Frankenplane” after Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein,” involves utilizing parts from an F-35 fighter that suffered damage to its rear section while its front section remained intact. Additionally, parts were taken from another aircraft, where the rear section was functional while the front section was damaged.
The assembly project aims to determine whether the US has the capability to repair complex aircraft in emergency situations, such as during times of war. The project was initiated in early 2020 and involves specialists from Lockheed Martin and other organizations. Completion of the project is scheduled for May 2025.
Prior to this, there were reports of US F-35 fighters capable of carrying nuclear weapons being deployed to the United Kingdom. In response, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs promised to take appropriate measures.
Previously, the capabilities of Russian weaponry against the Ukrainian Armed Forces were assessed in the United States.
