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Lockheed Martin: F-22 and F-35 Oxygen Systems ‘Very Different’

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The oxygen generating systems for pilots aboard the F-22 and F-35 are “very different,” but Lockheed Martin [LMT] evaluates the lessons learned on the F-22 to ensure problems do not arise on its latest fighter jet, the company said yesterday. Lockheed Martin’s statement came after a Sunday report on CBS 60 Minutes that included two F-22 pilots. The pilots said they and others refuse to fly the advanced stealth fighter because of fear the oxygen system does not work properly,…

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