#Lockheed F-35A Lightning II

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USAF demo jets by Niall Grant Via Flickr: F-35A, A-10, F-22A and F-16C

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A Supermarine Spitfire flys over an F-35A. (Matthew Short/Lockheed Martin)

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65th Aggressors F-35 participating in Red Flag 2025 departing Nellis AFB

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

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F-35A's from Hill waiting for their turn at the 2023 Westfield air show.

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"You seem to come and go, I never seem to know" by Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts Via Flickr: An apt description of waiting for low flying fast jets... USAF F-35 19-5493 creates streamers as it makes the turn towards Bwlch in the Mach Loop. Aircraft: United States Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II AF 19-5493/LN from 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk. Location: Bwlch yr Oerddrws, Gwynedd, Wales. Random Song Reference: Ride - "Vapour Trail"

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II _ United States Air Force | USAF _ Tanagra Air Force Base _ Athens Flying Week, Greece [02.09.2023] _ Photos by: Spyros Kaprinis.

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Why does the F-35C have larger wings?

The F-35C is the carrier variant of the F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation stealth fighter developed by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. The F-35C is designed to operate from aircraft carriers, which require special features and capabilities for launching and landing aircraft at sea. One of these features is the larger wings of the F-35C compared to the other variants, the F-35A (conventional takeoff and landing) and the F-35B (short takeoff and vertical landing).

The larger wings of the F-35C have several advantages for carrier operations. First, they provide more lift and control at low speeds, which are necessary for landing on a moving ship with a limited runway. The larger wings also allow the F-35C to carry more fuel and weapons internally, which increase its range and payload capacity. Also, the larger wings reduce the landing speed and ground roll of the F-35C, which improve its safety and efficiency on the carrier deck.

The F-35C has a wingspan of 13.1 meters (43 feet), which is 3.4 meters (11 feet) longer than the F-35A and 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) longer than the F-35B. The wing area of the F-35C is 62.1 square meters (668 square feet), which is 14.5 square meters (156 square feet) larger than the F-35A and 9.8 square meters (105 square feet) larger than the F-35B. The larger wings also have foldable wingtips, which reduce the width of the F-35C by 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) when folded, allowing for more space on the carrier deck.

The larger wings of the F-35C are not without drawbacks, however. They add weight and drag to the aircraft, which reduce its top speed and maneuverability compared to the other variants. The F-35C also has a lower thrust-to-weight ratio than the F-35A and F-35B, which means it has less power relative to its weight. Moreover, the larger wings require stronger and heavier landing gear to withstand the stresses of carrier landings, which further increase the weight and complexity of the aircraft.

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Buzz lightning by Niall Grant Via Flickr: USAF F-35A Lightning II got in on the act too during the Wednesday twilight show at AirVenture 2024

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II JSF

https://flic.kr/p/QmdKGV | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II JSF | 69-8703 AX-03 (14-5116) Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 航空自衛隊, Kōkū Jieitai Luke AFB, AZ USA

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II сопроводил российские военные самолеты Ту-95МС и Су-35С над Беринговым морем.

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Deterrence 🛡️

An F-35A Lightning II aircraft intercepted a Russian Tu-95 and Su-35 military aircraft over the Bering Sea.

The F-35’s involvement underscores the U.S. commitment to maintaining security and stability in the region, leveraging its advanced stealth technology and superior situational awareness to monitor and respond to potential threats.

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Luke Lightning

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love is in the air? wrong. Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.

aro-dynamic posting for valentines day!

remember that although the u.s. military industrial complex is morally ambiguous, it's still cool as hell.