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What is the F-35 and why does it matter?

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What is the F-35 and why does it matter?

The F-35 was explicitly developed and designed to be a flexible, effective, and relatively affordable aircraft with sophisticated logistics management systems that would reduce downtime and boost reliability. This aircraft wasn’t supposed to be a Ferrari.

Was the F-16 supposed to replace F-35?

The F-16 was supposed to be replaced by the F-35. Back in 2010, Lockheed expected the F-35 to replace the F-15C/D variants as well as the F-15E Strike Eagle. That’s six different aircraft covering all three roles (air-to-air, strike, and ground).

What are the different variants of the F-35?

The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A, the short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) F-35B, and the carrier-based (CV/ CATOBAR) F-35C. The aircraft descends from the Lockheed Martin X-35, which in 2001 beat the Boeing X-32 to win the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.

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What kind of aircraft is the F35 Lightning II?

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather, stealth, fifth-generation, multirole combat aircraft, designed for ground-attack and air-superiority missions.

More than a fighter jet, the F-35’s ability to collect, analyze and share data, is a powerful force multiplier that enhances all airborne, surface and ground-based assets in the battlespace. With stealth designed in from day one, the F-35 has an unmatched ability to evade enemy detection and enter contested airspace.

Are F-35 fighters sent to Israel more likely to be in combat?

It seems that fighters sent to Israel are much more likely to be put through the crucible of combat. That tradition has held true with the F-35 as well. In May of this year, the Israelis used the F-35 in combat — marking the plane’s combat debut.

Is the F-35 a supersonic fighter?

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At Mach 1.6, the F-35 is a long range, supersonic fighter, even with a full compliment of internal weapons and fuel.

What is the most powerful weapon in the F-35?

Weapons Capacity The F-35 carries weapons internally in stealth configuration, or externally in permissible environments with greater than 18,000 pounds of total ordinance. Supersonic Speed and Extended Range The Pratt & Whitney F135 is the most powerful fighter engine in the world.

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