SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 5, 2025TechSpot

US Air Force fuses two wrecked F-35s together to build a sky-worthy "Franken-bird" for just $6M

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Airmen at Hill Air Force Base merged two damaged F-35A fighters into one operational "Franken-bird," saving $74 million compared to buying a new aircraft in a groundbreaking $6 million repair that salvaged expensive components from potential scrap.

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