Built for stealth and striking at an extreme distance, the F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the sky today. Its design prioritizes low observability by incorporating a mirror-like shiny finish to disrupt both visual and radar detection.
Available in three different versions, the F-35A is the standard model, while the F-35B is capable of short take-off and landing, and is designed to operate from amphibious assault ships. Where Harrier jets are quite difficult to land vertically, the F-35B makes vertical landings much less tricky for pilots. The F-35C is meant primarily for aircraft carrier use, with longer wings that fold and offer increased fuel economy. The F-35 has a top speed of Mach 1.6, which is less than many other fighter jets operating today, but the F-35 compensates for this with its stealth capabilities and its unparalleled range of engagement.
The F-35 Lightning II is crammed with computing power, and controlled with touch screens. Pilots are equipped with a helmet-mounted display system that connects to the jet’s electro-optical distributed aperture system to provide 360 degrees of visibility.
The high-tech nature of the F-35 lighting II makes it a pricey fighter jet indeed, starting at around $80 million, with an operating cost of over $40,000 per hour, though it’s not as exorbitantly expensive as the F-22.
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