Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

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25 May 2026 · © JA

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II of the USAF, seen on display at a U.S. Air Force facility.

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Aircraft

F-35A Lightning II F35A

Standard USAF gray tactical scheme

5420 (visible on nose wheel door), 15-5420 (tail number)

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force (military - not a commercial airline)

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

You caught the F-35 with distinct markings, but heavy shadow on the nose loses detail and the police car distracts.

Location

Columbus Air Force Base

CBM/KCBM

33.6438, -88.4438

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Columbus Air Force Base CBM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The F-35A Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter designed for the U.S. Air Force as a successor to legacy fighters.

Fleet Rarity

Common for a stealth military aircraft, with over 900 F-35s of all variants delivered globally (F-35A is the most numerous type).

Record Flights

Operates worldwide, integral to modern USAF tactics, deployed in many NATO and allied exercises.

Safety & Events

Has experienced technical issues during development; operational in many conflicts for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Future Outlook

Active and expected to remain in service for decades as the core USAF fighter.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan

Engine

11.0 meters

Wingspan

15.7 meters

Length

2,200 kilometers

Range

1,930 kilometers per hour (Mach 1.6 max speed)

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

31,800 kilograms

MTOW

4.4 meters

Height

191 kN (43,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Typically not publicly rated, but very loud (military - not ICAO certified)

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