F-35 - Page 9

The F-35 refers to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a family of stealth multirole fighters designed for various missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and intelligence gathering. It comes in three variants: the F-35A, which is a conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) version; the F-35B, which features short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities; and the F-35C, designed for aircraft carrier operations with larger wings and more robust landing gear. The F-35 is distinguished by its advanced stealth technology, allowing it to evade radar detection, and its integration of sophisticated sensors and avionics, providing significant situational awareness and combat capabilities. It serves multiple branches of the U.S. military and is also used by various allied nations, marking it as a pivotal asset in modern air forces.