Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

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15 May 2026 · © Unknown

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II photographed in-flight leaving pronounced wingtip vortices.

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Aircraft

F-35 Lightning II F35

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 64.0

Vapor trails make the shot dynamic, but heavy blur and noise hurt detail and impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter, serving in multiple allied air forces and representing the latest in Western combat aircraft technology.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare, with over 900 delivered but still less numerous than some older fighter types.

Record Flights

No individual flight records, but known for longest-range stealth jet deployments and firsts in networked warfare.

Safety & Events

Has participated in several operational missions and notable international joint military exercises.

Future Outlook

Active, with many more units to be delivered and expected to serve into the 2060s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F135

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

15.7 m

Length

2,200 km (internal fuel, estimated)

Range

1,930 km/h (Mach 1.6)

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

31,800 kg

MTOW

4.38 m

Height

191 kN (43,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO civilian standards; high noise typical of military jets

Noise