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F-35A Lightning II (IOC)
Lockheed Martin · USA
The IOC declaration by Gen. Hawk Carlisle confirmed the F-35A was capable of basic close air support, interdiction, and limited SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses). It marked the transition of the "A" model from a developmental headache to a frontline weapon system.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,931 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| Range | 2,200 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
1x 25mm GAU-22/A; Internal: 2x AIM-120 and 2x GBU-31 JDAM.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
J-20 (Zhuhai Debut) →
Fighter
F-35A Lightning II (IOC)
Lockheed Martin · USA
The IOC declaration by Gen. Hawk Carlisle confirmed the F-35A was capable of basic close air support, interdiction, and limited SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses). It marked the transition of the "A" model from a developmental headache to a frontline weapon system.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,931 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| Range | 2,200 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
1x 25mm GAU-22/A; Internal: 2x AIM-120 and 2x GBU-31 JDAM.