Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Next Generation Warplane in Production and Training:the F-35 Lightning II

The F-35 Lightning II fighter is coming along,in production and being used for training.It is the fifth generation multirole fighter aircraft for NATO nations and other close allies.So far,63 of the state of the art warplane have been produced.
The F-35 comes in three versions:the F-35A conventional version for the US Air Force and others;the F-35B Short Take-off and Vertical Landing version for the US Marine Corps and British forces;and the F-35C Carrier-based version for the US Navy.
The F-35 will be the backbone of tactical airpower for decades to come.It is characterised by extreme agility and a powerful and comprehensive integrated sensor package.A stealth aircraft,it will project power over long distances from any point on the globe,engaging targets deep within enemy territory and returning safely to base.
Lockheed Martin is the F-35's prime contractor,assisted by team members Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems,as well as Pratt and Whitney.
Lockheed Martin(LMT)

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