Lockheed-martin F-35B Lightning II

2 aircraft

The F-35B Lightning II is the world's first operational supersonic stealth fighter capable of short takeoff and vertical landing, representing a revolutionary advancement in military aviation. First flown as the X-35B demonstrator on November 15, 2000, it is a single-seat, single-engine multirole fighter designed to replace multiple legacy aircraft including the AV-8B Harrier. Measuring 51.2 feet in length with a 35-foot wingspan, the F-35B can reach speeds of Mach 1.6 and operates from both conventional airfields and amphibious assault ships. The aircraft is manufactured by Lockheed Martin as part of the Joint Strike Fighter program.