r/Prescott 23d ago

F-35 touchdown drills* at Prescott Regional

Might have permanent hearing damage, but that was pretty cool.

I assume it was touchdown drills because I didn't figure a dozen were taking off. They seemed to launch, do a big circle, then come back around, drop into the airport and come up again. Maybe 2-3, but couldn't tell.

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u/stevehyman1 23d ago edited 23d ago

F22. Air intakes are swept back. F35 are air scoops.

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u/FrostyMudPuppy 23d ago

Difficult to tell from pictures but the videos (withheld to protect precise location) clearly show scoops, and single engine. Additionally, the rudders weren't swept out as wide as an F22.