F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Lightning II
Specifications
F-35A | F-35B | F-35C | |
CTOL Conventional Takeoff and Landing | STOVL Short Takeoff / Vertical Landing | CV Carrier Version | |
USAF | USMC | USN | |
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Program | |||
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US Units [2009] | 1,763 | 348 USMC | 332 |
US Units [200x?] | 1,000 | 350 USMC + 250 USAF | 250 - 430 |
US Units [2002] | 1,763 | 350 | 430 |
US Units [2001] | 1,763 | 609 | 480 |
UK Units [2013] | 138 | ||
UK Units [2010] | 0 | 138 | |
UK Units [2009] | 138 | ||
UK Units [2001] | 150 | ||
Italy Units [2013] | 90 | ||
Italy Units [2010] | 69 | 62 | |
Others [2013] | 515 | ||
Others [2010] | at least 600 | ||
Others [2009] | 508 [up to 592-662] | ||
Others [2005] | 550 | ||
Unit Price, 2019 | $89.2 million | $115.5 million | $107.7 million |
First Flight - 2009 | 15 Dec 2006 | 12 Jun 2008 | Jan 2010 |
First Flight - 2006 | late 2006 | 2007 | ? |
First Flight | (X-35A) 24 October 2000 | (X-35B) 23 June 2001 | (X-35C) 16 December 2000 |
2015 Service Entry | Fall 2016 | mid 2015 | 2018 |
2013 Service Entry | December 2016 | December 2015 | February 2019 |
2011 Service Entry | sometime in 2018 | about 2014 | sometime in 2018 |
2010 Service Entry | April 2016 | about 2012 | April 2016 |
2009 Service Entry | 2013 | 2012 | 2015 |
2006 Service Entry | about 2011 | about 2012 | about 2012 |
Dimensions | |||
CREW | one: pilot | ||
Length | 50.5-51.1 ft (15.4 m) | 50.5-51.1 ft (15.4 m) | 50.8-51.4 ft (15.5 m) |
Wingspan | 35.0 ft (10.7 m) | 35.0 ft (10.7 m) |
43.0 ft (13.1 m) 29.83 ft (9.1 m) folded |
Height | 15.0 ft (4.6 m) | 15.0 ft (4.6 m) | 15.5 ft (4.7 m) |
Wing Area | 460 ft2 (42.7 m2) | 460 ft2 (42.7 m2) | 620-628 ft2 (57.6 m2) |
WEIGHTS | |||
Empty |
22,500-26,500 lb (9,980 kg) |
23,500-30,000 lb (10,660 kg) |
24,000-30,000 lb (10,885 kg) |
Normal Takeoff | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Max Takeoff |
50,000-60,000 lb (22,680 kg) | 60,000 lb class | 60,000 lb class |
Fuel, internal: | 18,500 lb (8,390 kg) | 13,325 lb (6,045 kg) | 19,625 lb (8,900 kg) |
Fuel, external: | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Max Payload |
13,000-15,000+ lbs (5,895 kg) |
11,000-15,000+ lbs (4,990 kg) |
15,000-17,000+ lbs (7,710 kg) |
Payload vs. Legacy | 1.4 X | 2.0 X | 1.3 X |
Legacy | F-16 | AV-8B Harrier | F/A-18 |
PROPULSION | |||
Powerplant |
one F135 P&W turbofan or |
one F135 P&W turbofan or one RR/Allison shaft lift-fan |
one F135 P&W turbofan or |
Engine Thrust dry | 25,000 lb |
25,000 lb and about 18,000 lb (80 kN) | 25,000 lb |
Engine Thrust with after burner | 35,000-40,000 lb (155 kN) | 35,000-40,000 lb (155 kN) | 35,000-40,000 lb (155 kN) |
Vertical Thrust (STOVL) | n/a |
39,700 lb After burner not used in STOVL mode. Shaft-driven lift fan augments engine's lifting force. | n/a |
PERFORMANCE | |||
Max Level Speed at altitude |
about Mach 1.5 / Mach 1.8+ (~1,200 mph) |
about Mach 1.5 / Mach 1.8+ (~1,200 mph) |
about Mach 1.5 / Mach 1.8+ (~1,200 mph) |
at sea level | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Initial Climb Rate | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Service Ceiling | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Range | ?? |
1,080 nm (2,000 km) |
1,620 nm (3,000 km) |
Range Internal fuel | ~1,200 nm | ~900 nm | ~1,400 nm |
Combat radius | >590 n.mi / 1,090 km | >450 n.mi / 833 km | >600 n.mi / 1,111 km |
Range vs. Legacy | 2.5 X | 1.8 X | 2.0 X |
Legacy | F-16 | AV-8B Harrier | F/A-18 |
Endurance | unknown | unknown | unknown |
g-Limits | 9.0 G | 7.0 G | 7.5 G |
Maximum Altitude | ? 15 km [45,000 ft] | ? 15 km [45,000 ft] | ? 15 km [45,000 ft] |
Take Off Distance | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Take Off Distance, VSTOL | N/A | 550 ft 450 ft skijump | N/A |
Landing Distance | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Maximum Approach Speed | N/A | N/A | 145 Knots |
Sorties / Day | 3 Surge / 2 Sustained | 4 Surge / 3 Sustained | 3 Surge / 2 Sustained |
Mission Reliability | 93 % | 95 % | 95 % |
Logistics Footprint |
8 C-17 equivalents [24 PAA Squadron] | 8 C-17 equivalents [20 PAA Squadron] | < 46,000 cu ft 243 ST |
ELECTRONICS | |||
Sensors |
AN/APG-81 AESA Radar AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) |
AN/APG-81 AESA Radar AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) |
AN/APG-81 AESA Radar AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) |
Radio | Link-16 Connectivity | Link-16 Connectivity | Link-16 Connectivity |
ARMAMENT | |||
Gun |
one 25-mm GAU-12
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one 25-mm GAU-12 missionized, in external stealth pod |
one 25-mm GAU-12 missionized, in external stealth pod |
Ammunition | 180 rounds | 220 rounds | 220 rounds |
PGU-23/U TP PGU-20/U API PGU-25/U HEI |
PGU-23/U TP PGU-20/U API PGU-25/U HEI |
PGU-23/U TP PGU-20/U API PGU-25/U HEI | |
Stations |
two internal weapon bays 2 AIM-120C AMRAAM or 2 AIM-132 ASRAAM and 2 AGM-154 JSOW or 2 Brimstone or 2 GBU-12 Paveway LGB or 2 GBU-31/32/38 JDAM or 8 GBU-39 SDB or 2 CBU-87/89 CBU or 2 CBU-103/104/105 WCMD |
two internal weapon bays 2 AIM-120C AMRAAM or 2 AIM-132 ASRAAM and 2 Brimstone or 2 GBU-12 Paveway LGB or 2 GBU- 8 GBU-39 SDB or 2 CBU-87/89 CBU or 2 CBU-103/104/105 WCMD |
two internal weapon bays 2 AIM-120C AMRAAM or 2 AIM-132 ASRAAM and 2 AGM-154 JSOW or 2 Brimstone or 2 GBU-12 Paveway LGB or 2 GBU-31/32/38 JDAM or 8 GBU-39 SDB or 2 CBU-87/89 CBU or 2 CBU-103/104/105 WCMD |
2 under-wing missiles 2 AIM-9X Sidewinder or 2 AIM-120B/C AMRAAM |
2 under-wing missiles 2 AIM-9X Sidewinder or 2 AIM-120B/C AMRAAM |
2 under-wing missiles 2 AIM-9X Sidewinder or 2 AIM-120B/C AMRAAM | |
4 hardpoints AGM-65 Maverick AGM-88 HARM AGM-158 JASSM Storm Shadow GBU-10/12/16/24 LGB GBU-31 JDAM Mk 82/83/84 GP CBU-99/100 Rockeye II transport pods |
4 hardpoints AGM-65 Maverick AGM-88 HARM AGM-158 JASSM Storm Shadow GBU-10/12/16/24 LGB GBU-31 JDAM Mk 82/83/84 GP CBU-99/100 Rockeye II transport pods |
4 hardpoints AGM-65 Maverick AGM-88 HARM AGM-158 JASSM Storm Shadow GBU-10/12/16/24 LGB GBU-31 JDAM Mk 82/83/84 GP CBU-99/100 Rockeye II transport pods | |
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