F-35 Lighting II American Multirole Combat Aircraft
F-35
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Other
Basic Information
Name
F-35 Lighting II American Multirole Combat Aircraft
Designation
F-35
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that is intended to perform both air superiority and strike missions. It is also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
1
Engine
Turbofan
Max Speed
1931.0 km/h
Range
1271.0 km
Service Ceiling
19 m
Variants
F-35A
The F-35A is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant intended for the USAF and other air forces. It is the smallest, lightest version and capable of 9 g, the highest of all variants.
F-35B
The F-35B is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the aircraft. Similar in size to the A variant, the B sacrifices about a third of the A variant's fuel volume to accommodate the SDLF. This variant is limited to 7 g. Unlike other variants, the F-35B has no landing hook.
F-35C
The F-35C variant is designed for catapult-assisted take-off and arrested recovery operations from aircraft carriers.
F-35D
Planned upgrade of the F-35A to be fielded by the 2035 target date of the USAF's Future Operating Concept.
F-35I "Adir"
The F-35I Adir (Hebrew: "Awesome", or "Mighty One" is an F-35A with unique Israeli modifications to electronic warfare systems, including sensors and countermeasures.
System
Alternate Designation(s)
F-35 Lightning II
Type
Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Crew
1 Pilot
Number of Engines
1
Number of Hard Points
4 × internal stations, 6 × external stations
Dimensions
Length
15.7 m
Width (Wing Span)
10.7 m
Wing Area
43 m sq
Height
4.38 m
Wheel Base
INA
Wheel Track
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100
Engine Type
Turbofan
Number of Engines
1
Engine Power, Static Thrust
INA
Engine Power, Afterburner
INA
Internal Fuel Capacity
8,390 kg
External Fuel Capacity
INA
Maximum Speed at Altitude
1,931 kph
Maximum Speed at Sea Level
INA
Approach Speed
INA
Maximum Range
1,271 km (increased with aerial refueling)
Combat Radius
INA
Takeoff Roll
INA
Landing Distance
Varies based on model
Climb Rate
0.06 m/sec
Payload
8,160 kg
Service Ceiling
19.8 km
Main Gun System
Rotary Cannon
Name
GAU-22/A
Type
4-Barrel Rotary Cannon
Caliber
25 mm
Length
2.11 m
Weight
104 kg
Action
Pneumatic, electrically fired
Rate of Fire
3,000 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity
970 m/s
Feed System
Belt or linkless feed system
Ammunition
HEI
High Explosive Incendiary
API
Armor Piercing Incendiary
APEX
Armor Piercing with Explosive
Basic Load
180 rds
Missile Systems
Air-to-Air Missiles
Option 1
AIM-7 Sparrow
Option 2
AIM-9 Sidewinder
Option 3
AIM-120 AMRAAM
Option 4
AIM-132 ASRAAM
Option 5
MBDA Meteor (Block 4)
Note
Missile load configurations vary in using 4 × internal stations and 6 × external stations on wings.
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Option 1
AGM-88G AARGM-ER (Block 4)
Option 2
AGM-158 JASSM
Option 3
2× AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER
Option 4
SPEAR 3 (Block 4)
Option 5
Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM)
Option 6
Joint Strike Missile
Note
Load configurations vary in using 4 × internal stations and 6 × external stations on wings.
Bomb Weapon Systems
Option 1
Mk 77 Incendiary Bombs
Option 2
AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW)
Option 3
AGM-154 JSOW
Option4
Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (WCMD)
Option 5
GBU-10/GBU-12/GBU-15/GBU-28 laser-guided bombs
Option 6
Mk 20 Rockeye II Cluster Bombs
Option 7
Small Diameter Bomb
Option 8
B61 nuclear bombs (2 max)
Note
Load configurations vary in using 4 × internal stations and 6 × external stations on wings.
Fire Control / Avionics / Comms
Radar
1 x AN/APG-81 AESA radar
Navigation
1 x TACAN System, Satellite Navigation, GPS
Targeting
1 x AAQ-40 E/O Targeting System (EOTS)
Weapons Control
1 x AN/AWG-27 system with ATHS
Datalinks
JTIDS/Link 16 and Harris Corporation Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) communication system
Radar Warning
1 x AN/ALR-56C receiver
IFF
Yes
Communications
HAVE QUICK
EW Capable
Yes, using the AN/ASQ-239 Barracuda electronic warfare system
Protection
Stealth Properties
Yes
Heat Signature Reduction
Yes
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Countermeasures
AN/ALQ-135(V) fully automatic, software-controlled reprogrammable dual-mode internal electronic.
Chaffs/Flares
AN/ALE-45 dispenser.
Missile Warning
Yes, features the AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) missile warning system.
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Multirole Aircraft
Air > Multirole Aircraft
Filter Label
F
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
15.7 m
Width
10.7 m
Height
4.38 m
Weight
—
Operators (11)
United States
United Kingdom
Israel
Italy
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Canada
Netherlands
Norway
CFE Treaty
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