The F-35 Fighters, Stealth Fighters That Can't be Stopped in War?

The F-35 lightning ii has emerged as one of the world's most advanced and capable combat aircraft. The fifth generation F-35's combination of stealth and performance allows it to serve as the world's premier multi-role fighter. Capable of effectively undertaking both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. In addition to its combat capabilities the F-35 is unique in its ability to enhance the capabilities of other platforms and weapon systems linked together with it by operating as a quarterback on the battlefield, using its ability to collect, process and distribute data to distribute critical battlefield information to friendly forces in order to improve their situational awareness and decision making.

What also sets the f-35 apart is that the lightning program has produced not one but three separate f-35 lightning ii variants. Each designed to be operated in a different manner. this flexibility allows three different military services access to the F-35s potent capabilities. Of the three the most common variant is the F-35A. Designed to be operated from a conventional runway.

The f-35A has been designed for use by the united states air force which now operates more F-35 as than any other aircraft in its fighter fleet other than the long-serving F-16, while the f-35A is also the most common variant of the lightning 2 operated by the united states international partners and allies.

The F-35A is powered by a single pratt and whitney F135 PW100 turbofan engin. Providing a maximum thrust of 43000 pounds. The F-35A maximum takeoff weight and payload are 70000 and 18000 pounds. Respectively and the aircraft is capable of reaching speeds as high as mach 1.6 about 1 200 miles per hour and an altitude of more than 50000 feet.

The F-35A maximum operational range is greater than 1350 miles. As a multi-role fighter the F-35A is capable of mounting an array of different weapons including both air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions as well as anti-ship weaponry. Depending on operational needs. 

The F-35A is capable of mounting both internal and external weaponry, depending on situational need. When mounted internally, the F-35A is able to maintain its impressive stealth capabilities, but when the mission calls for it the aircraft can be operated in beast mode by mounting additional external weaponry, greatly increasing the amount and variety of weaponry it can carry at the expense of stealth. 

The F-35A most impressive features. However are its state-of-the-art sensor systems, radar and data link capabilities. The F-35A electro-optical targeting system allows for long-range detection and precision targeting. While its sophisticated distributed aperture system improves missile and aircraft warning as well as pilot day night vision.

The lightning 2 is also equipped with an advanced electronically scanned Array and APG-81 multi-function radar and a highly advanced information and electronic warfare system. The F-35 is able to share data collected by its sensors with other aircraft and allied forces at sea and on the ground. Serving as a force multiplier and increasing the awareness and combat capabilities of friendly military forces.