F-35A Lightning II
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The F-35A Lightning II is a multirole stealth strike fighter built by Lockheed Martin in the USA. It first flew in 2006 and entered service in 2016. One stealthy airframe family covering runways, short decks and aircraft carriers, built around sensors and networking.
- Top speed1,930 km/h (1,199 mph)
- Range2,200 km (1,367 miles)
- First flight2006
- Wingspan10.7 m (35 ft)
F-35A Lightning II specs
| Top speed | 1,930 km/h (1,199 mph) · Mach 1.82Officially "Mach 1.6 class"; the figure here is approximate. |
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| Range | 2,200 km (1,367 miles) |
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| Combat radius | 1,093 km (679 miles) · F-35A on internal fuel; Lockheed Martin figure |
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| Service ceiling | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
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| Length | 15.7 m (52 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
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| Height | 4.4 m (14 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 32 t (70,106 lb) |
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| Empty weight | 13 t (29,321 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × F135 afterburning turbofan |
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| First flight | 2006 |
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| Entered service | 2016 |
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| Built by | Lockheed Martin (USA) |
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F-35A Lightning II facts
- Its helmet lets the pilot look straight through the airframe using outside cameras.
- A stealth multirole fighter flown by more than a dozen countries.
Quick quiz
When did the F-35A Lightning II first fly?
In 2006.
Who built the F-35A Lightning II?
Lockheed Martin, in the USA.
How fast can the F-35A Lightning II fly?
Its top speed is 1,930 km/h (1,199 mph) · Mach 1.82.
How far can the F-35A Lightning II fly?
About 2,200 km (1,367 miles).
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