Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

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Aircraft

F-35 Lightning II F35

Standard military grey, United States Air Force

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Achievements

Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 48.0

Focus is very soft and foreground obstruction blocks part of the jet, distracting from the subject.

Location

FSM Airport

Fort Smith Regional Airport · FSM/KFSM

35.3247, -94.3810

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

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Aviation History

Fifth-generation stealth multirole combat aircraft, cornerstone of allied air forces.

Fleet Rarity

Over 900 built, large operational fleet but rarer than most commercial jets.

Record Flights

Has completed multiple trans-Atlantic ferry flights under its own power. Used in various allied exercises.

Safety & Events

Some early operational readiness and development challenges; participated in operational sorties in the Middle East.

Future Outlook

Entering widespread military service, with continued deliveries expected through 2030s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F135

Engine

10.7 meters

Wingspan

15.6 meters

Length

2,200 kilometers

Range

1,930 kilometers per hour

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

31,800 kilograms

MTOW

4.4 meters

Height

191 kN (43,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

NA (military jets are not rated under ICAO civil standards)

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