Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

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01 Sep 2026 · © Old man

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Aircraft

F-35A Lightning II F35

Polish Air Force

3505

Registration

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Dual F-35s taxiing in synch look great; minor haze on the second jet and plain midday light hold this back from the top tier.

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

The F-35A is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter, regarded as one of the most advanced combat aircraft and the first stealth fighter in Polish service.

Fleet Rarity

Among fewer than 20 (as of 2024) in current Polish Air Force service; globally, the F-35A is produced in the hundreds but still rarer than legacy jets.

Record Flights

First Polish Air Force F-35As—historic for Poland, no known long/endurance records for this variant.

Safety & Events

New delivery for Poland; the F-35 program overall has seen operational deployments in NATO and numerous partner nations.

Future Outlook

Active service; role as frontline fighter for Poland and NATO into the 2040s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F135

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

15.6 m

Length

2,200 km (internal fuel)

Range

1,930 km/h (Mach 1.6)

Speed

Single seat (1 person)

Capacity

31,800 kg

MTOW

4.38 m

Height

191 kN (43,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

N/A (military jet—restricted info)

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