What is the F-35 replacing?

What is the F-35 replacing?

After Israel is set to receive more F-35s from the United States (US) and Germany announced its plan to buy 35 F-35A fighters earlier this month and Canada has now chosen it over the SAAB Gripen to replace its aging fleet of CF-18s.

Can F-35 carry nuclear weapons?

America’s most advanced fighter jet is on its way to becoming the newest addition to the nuclear arsenal. The Air Force recently wrapped up the flight testing needed to ensure the B61-12 thermonuclear bomb design is compatible with the F-35A Lightning II, paving the way for the jet to begin carrying nuclear weapons.

How many F-35 Will the U.S. buy?

The U.S. Air Force is the largest F-35 Lightning II operator of all the international forces with a planned purchase of 1,763 F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant aircraft. The F-35 will operate in conjunction with the Air Force’s first 5th Generation fighter, the F-22 Raptor.

What is the service life of a Lockheed F-35?

“Lockheed F-35 service life extended to 2070”. FlightGlobal. ^ Rich, Stadler (October 1994). “Common Lightweight Fighter” (PDF). Code One Magazine. Lockheed. ^ a b “History (Pre-JAST)”. Joint Strike Fighter. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2020. ^ a b “History (JAST)”. Joint Strike Fighter.

What is F-35 Lightning II?

As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, the F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth. The Finnish Government has announced Lockheed Martin’s 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II is the aircraft selected from its HX Fighter Program.

Why do we need the F-35?

The F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth. As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world, the F-35 gives pilots the critical advantage against any adversary, enabling them to execute their mission and come home safe.

Who manufactures the F-35 fighter jet?

Lockheed Martin is the prime F-35 contractor, with principal partners Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A, the short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) F-35B, and the carrier-based (CV/ CATOBAR) F-35C.