Military AircraftFighter AircraftF-35A Lightning IIfighterF-35stealthfifth generation
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Key Features
- Low-observable airframe and coatings
- AN/APG-81 AESA radar with sensor fusion
- Distributed Aperture System 360° coverage
- MADL networked data sharing
Mission Use Cases
- Contested-airspace strike
- Suppression of enemy air defenses
- Networked ISR and battle management
Product Overview
The F-35A Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth fighter designed around sensor fusion, low observability, and data sharing across a joint force. Transfers are government-to-government and subject to program participation and export approval.
Model Comparison
Fighter Aircraft Comparison
Published planning figures for the F-series fighters in the catalog. Transfers of fifth-generation platforms are government-to-government; the F-22 is not exportable under US law.
| Specification | F-16 Block 70 Multirole | F-15EX Air superiority | F/A-18E/F Carrier | F-35A 5th gen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration | ||||
| Generation | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5th |
| Engines | 1 × F110-GE-129 | 2 × F110-GE-129 | 2 × F414-GE-400 | 1 × F135-PW-100 |
| Crew | 1 (2 in D/F) | 2 | 1 (E) / 2 (F) | 1 |
| Carrier capable | No | No | Yes | F-35C variant |
| Performance | ||||
| Max speed | Mach 2.0 | Mach 2.5 | Mach 1.6 | Mach 1.6 |
| Supercruise | No | No | No | Limited |
| Combat radius | ≈ 295 nm | ≈ 1,100 nm | ≈ 390 nm | ≈ 670 nm |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft | 60,000 ft | 50,000 ft | 50,000 ft |
| Sensors & Payload | ||||
| Radar | APG-83 AESA | APG-82(V)1 AESA | APG-79 AESA | APG-81 AESA |
| Weapons stations | 9 external | Up to 22 | 11 external | 2 internal bays + 6 external |
| Low observability | No | No | Reduced signature | All-aspect |
| Availability | ||||
| Export status | Widely exported | Exported to select partners | Exported to select partners | Program partners and FMS |
| Sustainment base | Very broad, 25+ operators | Shared with F-15 fleet | Naval sustainment chain | Global program support |
Figures are drawn from publicly released manufacturer and service data. Combat radius varies substantially with profile, stores, and tanking.
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Product Line & Options
F-35A Lightning II with configurable mission and support options.
- External pylons for permissive-environment loadout
- Sustainment and pilot training pipeline
- Mission data file support
Product Specs
Engine
1 × Pratt & Whitney F135
Max takeoff weight
≈ 70,000 lb
Max speed
Mach 1.6
Combat radius
≈ 670 nm
Internal weapons bays
2
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