| Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Statistics | |
| Type | Stealth Multirole Fighter |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Service History and Status | |
| Used by | U.S. Airforce
U.S. Marine Corps Various Export Customers |
| Status | Initial Testing and Production |
| Production Information | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Production History | 2006- |
| Specifications | |
| Length | F-35A: 15.7m
F-35B: 15.6m F-35C: 15.7m |
| Height | F-35A: 4.33m |
| Wingspan | F-35A: 10.7 m
F-35B: 10.7 m F-35C: 13.1 m |
| Weight | F-35A: 13,300 kg
F-35B: 14,700 kg F-35C: 15,800 kg |
| Speed | Mach 1.6 |
| Crew | 1 |
The F-35 Lightning II was developed by Lockheed Martin. It was the product of the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) program.
Design and Development[]
Variants[]
- F-35A : The smallest and lightest F-35. Used by the US Air Force and other air forces.
- F-35B : This STOVL (Short TakeOff and Vertical Landing) version of the F-35
- F-35C : The US Navy Variant. Carries more weight and has larger wings to increase low speed control and slower landing.
- F-35I : F-35A with Israeli modifications
- CF-35 : F-35A with Canadian modifications