Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

04 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

This appears to be a USAF variant (potentially the F-35A, based on standard appearance). Markings are minimal in this silhouette image.

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Advait S · 21 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

F-35 Lightning II F35

Standard USAF low-visibility grey camouflage

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Achievements

Military Maverick

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Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

The F-35 is a fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter, widely used by the US and allied nations for air superiority and ground attack missions.

Fleet Rarity

Over 900 produced, but not rare overall; rare as a stealth fighter in any given location.

Record Flights

F-35s have crossed the Atlantic for international deployments and have participated in combat missions in the Middle East.

Safety & Events

Several non-fatal incidents, including technical and ground mishaps during testing and early service; used in operational combat since 2018.

Future Outlook

Production ongoing; expected to remain in frontline service through at least 2070.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F135

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

15.67 m

Length

2,200 km

Range

1,930 km/h (Mach 1.6)

Speed

Single pilot, no passengers

Capacity

31,800 kg

MTOW

4.38 m

Height

191 kN (43,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Not typically rated by civil ICAO standards; estimated 130 dB at close distances (military jet)

Noise

Exact variant (A/B/C) and serial/reg are not visible due to lighting and distance.