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F-35 Lightning II (Program Launch)
Lockheed Martin · USA
Following the X-35's successful "Hat Trick" (short takeoff, supersonic dash, and vertical landing in one flight), Lockheed Martin was awarded the JSF contract. The design emphasized sensor fusion, stealth, and a high degree of commonality between the A, B, and C variants.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,931 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| Range | 2,220 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F135 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
Internal 25mm GAU-22/A (A-model); internal bays for 2x AIM-120 and 2x JDAM.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
LCA Tejas (First Flight) →
Fighter
F-35 Lightning II (Program Launch)
Lockheed Martin · USA
Following the X-35's successful "Hat Trick" (short takeoff, supersonic dash, and vertical landing in one flight), Lockheed Martin was awarded the JSF contract. The design emphasized sensor fusion, stealth, and a high degree of commonality between the A, B, and C variants.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,931 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| Range | 2,220 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F135 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
Internal 25mm GAU-22/A (A-model); internal bays for 2x AIM-120 and 2x JDAM.