How Can The US F-35 Lightning II Airframe Endure 24,000 Flight Hours Or 3 Life Cycles?
While fighter jets are typically designed for a service life of around 6,000-8,000 flight hours, it is claimed that the F-35 ...
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F-35 'Elephant Walk': How 52 Stealth Fighters Took to the Skies All at Once
In January 2020, Hill Air Force Base in Utah conducted a remarkable "elephant walk," launching 52 F-35A Lightning II jets in ...
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F-35: The Fighter Jet Every Air Force on Earth Now Wants
Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II is seeing increased demand, with Romania set to purchase 32 jets for $7.2 billion. This ...
Why Did Boeing's X-32 Lose To The Lockheed Martin X-35 Demonstrator?
How did the Lockheed Martin X-35 outperform and impress the US Department of Defense to win its place as the Joint Strike ...
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Is the Shenyang FC-31 China’s Answer to the US Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II?
The Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) began work on the FC-31 with the aim of creating a fifth-generation fighter that ...
F-35 pilots make Fort Smith home during training; some will train up to a year
Col. Nick Idhe, who is overseeing the program, said the pilots will stay in Fort Smith for anywhere from two weeks to a year, ...
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The Navy's Version of the F-35 Fighter Has 1 Problem It Can't Fix
As tensions with China rise, the U.S. Navy's reliance on the F-35 Lightning II faces scrutiny, particularly regarding its range limitations. The F-35C, designed for carrier operations, has a combat ...
Is The F-35 Really The Most Advanced Jet In The World & How Many Does The US Have?
The F-35 Lightning II is certainly the most advanced jet the U.S. military possesses, but is it the most powerful in the ...
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These Are the Top 3 Combat Aircraft Flown by the US Air Force, and the F-35 Is Not One of Them
There are over 1,000 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets on order for the U.S. Air Force, but it is not one of the top 3 in active ...
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US approves Romania for F-35
The US government has approved the sale to Romania of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft.
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What to know about the Vermont Air National Guard's F-35s, including how often they fly
The F-35 is the fifth generation of fighter jets for the United States service. Lockheed Martin calls the jets the "most ...
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Every Aircraft the US Air Force Flies Today
The U.S. Air Force is among an elite club of air forces that has access to fifth-generation fighter jets The F-22 Raptor and ...