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What are the different types of F-35 aircraft?

The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A, the short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) F-35B, and the carrier-based (CV/ CATOBAR) F-35C. The aircraft descends from the Lockheed Martin X-35, which in 2001 beat the Boeing X-32 to win the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.

Why is the F-35 a good fighter jet?

More than a fighter jet, the F-35’s ability to collect, analyze and share data, is a powerful force multiplier that enhances all airborne, surface and ground-based assets in the battlespace. With stealth designed in from day one, the F-35 has an unmatched ability to evade enemy detection and enter contested airspace.

When was the first F-35 used?

The F-35 first flew in 2006 and entered service with the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B in July 2015, followed by the U.S. Air Force F-35A in August 2016 and the U.S. Navy F-35C in February 2019. The aircraft was first used in combat in 2018 by the Israeli Air Force.

Did the F-35 kill the competition in its latest test?

"The F-35 slaughtered the competition in its latest test". Business Insider. ^ "U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II arrives for first Middle East deployment". U.S. Air Force. 15 April 2019. ^ "U.S. Air Force F-35As conduct first combat employment". U.S. Air Force. 30 April 2019. ^ Hoyle, Craig (19 December 2021).