The F-35A is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force and its allies, as part of the F-35 Lightning II series. It is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, featuring stealth design and advanced information warfare capabilities. Equipped with the AN/APG-81 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and the Distributed Aperture System (DAS), it can perform a variety of missions, including air combat, ground attack, and electronic warfare. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine, it has a top speed of approximately Mach 1.6 and a range of around 2,200 kilometers. With its combination of stealth, advanced sensor fusion, and multi-role adaptability, the F-35A is considered a key asset for future air combat and has been widely deployed by multiple countries.Foundations refers to Autocredits :3
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor F-35.A LightingII
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- Wingspan 35.6ft (10.8m)
- Length 53.3ft (16.2m)
- Height 19.0ft (5.8m)
- Empty Weight 46,329lbs (21,014kg)
- Loaded Weight 54,051lbs (24,517kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 5.737
- Wing Loading 62.9lbs/ft2 (307.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 858.9ft2 (79.8m2)
- Drag Points 8219
Parts
- Number of Parts 619
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 2,365