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F-35A/B

Fighter Jetconfirmed

F-35A/B

The F-35A/B is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft designed for air superiority and strike missions. The F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, while the F-35B is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant.

Specifications

TypeFighter Jet
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced2015
StatusIn service
Speed1,960 km/h
Range1,093 km
Crew1
Weight22.2 t

History

Developed by Lockheed Martin in the United States, these variants entered service around 2015 and are used by various air forces and navies.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United Kingdom38confirmed
Italy28confirmed

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