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In 2016, the most advanced aircraft was adopted by the USAF, USN, and USMC. This aircraft would change the way that air combat was envisioned with a focus on stealth and the long range BVR fight. This marvel of technology is the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Affectionately nicknamed the "Panther", the F-35 would come in 3 main variants: the F-35A (USAF, CTOL, most maneuverable, and the only one with an internal gun), the F-35B (USMC, STVOL, fattest, and can carry an external gun), and the F-35C (USN, STOL, can takeoff from aircraft carriers, and can carry an external gun). F-35 is a Jack-of-all-trades, and has the ability to detect, lock, and fire before any other aircraft can see it. The F-35A possesses the capability to commit Post Stall Maneuvers (PSM). It's maneuverability is comparable to the F/A-18E or F-22A. The "Panther" is a formidable foe in a close quarters dogfight. Read More...

This F-35A is for my Building With Blocks Challenge. It follows every rule, and it uses 11/12 inlet fuselages. Make sure you read the in game instructions/warnings.

Real F-35A Statistics

-Crew: 1
-Power: One Pratt and Whitney F135-PW-100
-Thrust: 43,000 lbs
-Purpose: Multi-role
-Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
-Internal Fuel Capacity: 18,498 lbs
-Max Ceiling: >50,000 ft
-Max Weapon Payload: 18,000 lbs
-Armament: 1 25mm GAU-22/A
           4 AIM-120 AMRAAMs
           2 AIM-9X Sidewinders
-Livery: 2 tone gray stealth coating

In game features

-Custom/Realistic afterburner
-Fully fuctional VR compatible cockpit
-Custom weapon bays
-Modified stock landing gear
-Capable of doing a: Cobra
                     Kovosher Bell
                     Flat Spin
                     Hard Reversal Turn
                     Tactical Pitch

Here is the Blueprint I used:

Here is the fully VR capable cockpit.

Gallary

The last 2 pics are me doing the GuyFolk Maneuver. (A cobra through the bridge.)

Check out the Building With Blocks Challenge here