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Originally Posted by Llarry
Practically every aircraft has the assigned name, but then the crews come up with something amusing or even mildly derogatory to call the plane.
The F-35 is a bit ... how to say this politely... porky. An enormous high-output afterburning turbofan engine, plenty of internal fuel, advanced systems and stealth combine to make the F-35 unlikely to be named a beauty queen.
Anyway, I do not know the origin of the new moniker, but I think it fits: The F-35C Battle Penguin!  |
Best F-35 nickname I ever heard was from a Viper guy who taught at the Weapons School with me: The Fat Kid with Magic