Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL): Equipped with a LiftFan and rotating rear nozzle for vertical landings on ships and short runways.
Stealth Design: Low radar cross-section for stealth operations in hostile environments.
Single-Engine Configuration: Powered by the Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-600 engine tailored for STOVL capability.
Internal Weapons Bay: Maintains stealth while carrying AIM-120 AMRAAMs, GBU-32 JDAMs, and other precision munitions.
Advanced Avionics & Sensor Fusion: Combines data from multiple sensors for enhanced situational awareness.
Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS): Provides pilots with a 360-degree view and targeting information.
Glass Cockpit: Touchscreen displays for intuitive control and enhanced pilot interface.
Shipboard Compatibility: Reinforced landing gear and corrosion-resistant coatings for operations on aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.
History & Development
Performance & Operations
History & Development
Joint Strike Fighter Program: Designed to meet the needs of the U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Navy, and other allied forces for a STOVL-capable stealth fighter.
Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin: Selected in 2001 as the winner over Boeing's X-32 design.
First Flight in 2008: Demonstrated vertical landing and short takeoff capabilities.
Entered Service in 2015: With the U.S. Marine Corps, becoming the first operational STOVL stealth fighter.
International Collaboration: Developed with participation from 8 partner nations for global deployment.
Challenges & Delays: Faced technical challenges with the LiftFan and software integration, leading to delayed deployment.
Performance & Operations
Performance & Operations
Performance & Operations
Top Speed of Mach 1.6: Supersonic speed for rapid deployment and combat operations.
Combat Radius: Approximately 450 nautical miles for STOVL missions.
Payload Capacity: Carries up to 15,000 pounds of ordnance with internal and external configurations.
Agile Maneuverability: Advanced aerodynamics and fly-by-wire flight controls for high maneuverability.
AN/APG-81 AESA Radar: Provides long-range detection and tracking of air and ground targets.
Distributed Aperture System (DAS): 360-degree infrared situational awareness for threat detection.
Vertical Landing Capability: Unique ability to land vertically, suitable for operations from amphibious assault ships.
Network-Centric Warfare: Real-time data sharing with allied forces for coordinated operations.
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