Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

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25 May 2026 · © JA

A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II of the USAF 388th Fighter Wing is seen parked on the ramp, tail code HL 5607.

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Aircraft

F-35A Lightning II F35A

Standard USAF stealth gray, 388th Fighter Wing Hill AFB (HL tail code)

5607

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force (388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, HL tail code)

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Great F-35 profile with clear markings; the canopy frame and roof cut slightly distract from the crisp shot.

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 is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter, pivotal in the modernization of multiple air forces worldwide, replacing older fighters.

Fleet Rarity

Widespread among NATO and allied air forces; over 500 F-35As in service as of 2024.

Record Flights

Has participated in long ferry flights with in-flight refueling; not generally known for commercial record flights but for military tactical operations.

Safety & Events

The F-35 program has seen several non-fatal incidents and grounding orders primarily due to technical and reliability issues. Some have been deployed for combat in recent conflicts.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in frontline service for decades, with upgrades planned.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100

Engine

10.7 m

Wingspan

15.67 m

Length

2,220 km (combat radius on internal fuel approx. 1,090 km)

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

Classified, but generally louder than 100 dB on takeoff

Noise