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F-35 Joint Strike Fighter



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The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) originated in the early 1990s through the restructure and integration of several DoD tactical aircraft and technology initiatives already underway. The DoD goal was to use the latest technology in a common family of aircraft to meet the future strike requirements of the Services and US Allies.

The project to replace several USAf and US navy fighters was origionally launched as 'Joint Advanced Strike Technology' (JAST).
That programme was cancelled in 1993. but it was renamed as 'Joint Strike Fighter' in Autumn 1995.

The JSF is being built in three variants:

   

  • A conventional take-off and landing aircraft (CTOL) for the (US) Air Force;
  • A carrier based variant (CV) for the US Navy;
  • A short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft for the US Marine Corps and the Royal Navy.

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    Specifications

    Version: USAF F-35A USMC/UK RN F-35B US Navy F-35C
    Manufacturer:
    Lockheed Martin
    Country:
    USA
    Type: Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL) Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) Carrier-based (CV)
    Propulsion:
    JSF119-611 engine (1x)
    Engine thrust:
    164.6 kN
    Length:
    15.4 m || 45 ft
    Height:
    4.6 m
    Wingspan:
    30 ft
    		 36 feet
    Weight:
    ~50,000 lbs
    Max. Speed:
    Mach 1.8
    Ceiling: $28M $35M $38M
    Crew:
    1 pilot
    Costs:
    ...

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