F-35 Lightning II Program

The F-35 Lightning II

The F-35 Lightning II Program (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter Program) is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the next generation strike fighter bringing cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

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30 JUL 2009 - Pratt & Whitney Powered F-35 Carrier Variant Aircraft Makes Debut
The F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine, debuted this week at a roll out ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas. Pratt & Whitney is the power provider for the Lockheed Martin F-35C flight test...

28 JUL 2009 - Lockheed Martin Unveils First Stealth Fighter for U.S. Navy
A ceremony today at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant marked the rollout of the U.S. Navy's first-ever stealth fighter, the F-35C Lightning II.

BF-1 is placed on the hover pit at the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, TX.

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F-35B First Flight