The new F-35 Lightning II jet is intended to revolutionize air combat, offering 3 models, F-35 A, F-35 B, and F-35 C. All three versions are being implemented into the United States Airforce. Only the B Model is being added to the Royal Air Force (RAF).
The features of the said models are shown below.
MODEL A:
Uses internal cannon
Primary USA fighter
Basic model
Other minor countries will also have this option to buy
Operates on CTOL (Conventional Takeoff and Landing)
To learn more click [url=https://www.f35.com/about/variants/f35a]here[/url]
MODEL B:
Designed for primarily use of the Navy
Primary fighter being added to the Royal Air Force (RAF)
Uses VTOL technology (Vertical Takeoff and Landing)
Has thicker wings and tail fins. Wings fold upward to conserve space.
To learn more click [url=https://www.f35.com/about/variants/f35b]here[/url]
MODEL C:
Used by United States Marines
Stealth fighter
Long-range weapons
Also designed for air craft carriers
Designed to preserves US maritime supremacy
To learn more, click [url=https://www.f35.com/about/variants/f35c]here[/url]
Costs and default features:
All jets feature a new revolutionary concept, where pilots can see through the walls of the jet itself. This helmet alone costs $400,000 USD. The default jet costs around $27 million USD, and the lifetime costs are about $69 million USD. This jet is manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
[b][u]TL;DR-[/u][/b]F-35 is revolutionizing air combat. Click [url=https://www.f35.com/about/variants]here[/url] to learn more.
I hope I helped educate you on the worlds current advances in aerial combat. Upvote/like/comment to hear about other military advances.
Edit: Added manufacturer.
Edit 2: To clarify, F-35 is a 5th Gen Fighter
Edit 3: To clarify again, I am not in support of this jet, nor do I despise it. I just wanted to educate people on the topic.
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Edited by HALO KING 105: 8/24/2016 8:28:40 PMGlad to finally have a new fighter for a new carrier. Its all coming up Britain.