«Breaking News» Moment an F-18 fighter jet is struck by LIGHTNING in incredible footage from the plane's cockpit

This is the incredible moment lightening strikes the cockpit of a F-18 fighter jet.

The pilot, who is known as Viper and from Kuwait, is startled when the lightening hits his aircraft and raises his arm towards his face.

Footage of the rare strike was shared on social media by Jack Barquist and has now been viewed more than 160,000 times.

The lightening strikes the F-18 fighter jet as the pilot from Kuwait, known as Viper, is flying

As the pilot is flying the twin-engine fighter jet a loud bang is heard and a flash of light fills the screen.

Unsurprisingly Viper jumps and moves his head forward before reaching for his helmet and touching his goggles.   

Mr Barquist said: 'The aircraft sustained damage, but do not know the extent. Viper is okay, but claims he’s been really tired since the incident.' 

Dozens of people have commented on the short clip saying it is incredible that the lightening was captured on camera and that the pilot was very 'lucky.'

He reaches for his goggles and helmet after the lightening hits in the incredible footage

One person said: 'Imagine going into a hospital and saying I got hit by lightening in a jet, that’s sick.'

Another added: 'The sound is really really loud when you experience it - like someone shooting a rifle next to your head.'

While one person commented: 'That'll keep the old ticker thumping pretty hard for a minute or two. Glad he's good. 

'Didn't expect that canopy to withstand a strike like that. Pretty amazing.' 

Link hienalouca.com

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Main photo article This is the incredible moment lightening strikes the cockpit of a F-18 fighter jet.
The pilot, who is known as Viper and from Kuwait, is startled when the lightening hits his aircraft and raises his arm towards his face.
Footage of the rare strike was shared on social media by Jack Barquist and...

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