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F-35 Lightning II

The F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter) will be the main fighter jet for the United States and allied countries in the nextdennia. The F-35 is a 5th-generation stealth fighter equipped with 1 engine (rated at 40.000lbs) with the most modern sensors, aerodynamics, state-of-the-art AESA radar, engine and other aviation systems. The primary mission are air-to-ground missions with the secondary mission for air-to-air combat. The prime contractor is Lockheed-Martin with Boeing as a the main subcontractor. The United States offered other countries to work with the US to develop their specific Lightning II version.
Each country will develop his own F-35 Lightning II version with their own specifications. The headlines are from Lockheed-Martin and the specification technologies will be developed by the national industry.

Versions
There are 3 versions; the F-35A (1), F-35B (2) and the F-35C (3).

1. F-35A
The F-35A is the conventional version which needs a normal runway for takeoff and landing. The F-35A will be the most produced version, mainly for the US Air Force. A few F-35A's have already been produced. They are used for ground and flight testing. The F-35A suffered a lot of problems resulting in a grounding for several months but the ground testing could keep on. Currently the F-35A is back in the sky for flight testing.

2. F-35B
The F-35B is a Short takeoff and Landing version, capable of vertical take-off and landing. Main user is the US Marine Corps. The first F-35B version has already been manufactured and is now being used for flight testing.

3. F-35C
The F-35C is the carrier version, capable of takeoff and landing from current and future aircraft carriers. The F-35C will be delivered to the US Navy. No F-35C has yet been completely manufactured.

Some countries who are working with the United States are: the United-Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia and Norway.
show model of the X-35 (now F-35)
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Last updated: July 20, 2010