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Inside the F-35's cockpit system

At the most expensive defense industrial project in world history, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is more than just a fighter jet that doesn't appear on radar. The incredible fifth generation ...
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Is the F-35 Lightning II a Good Ground Attack Aircraft?

The F-35’s multirole design prevents it from excelling at close air support—yet the fighter jet is well-suited to missions in contested airspace, which competitors like the A-10 Warthog are not.
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The striking differences pilots notice between the F-35 Lightning II & F-22 Raptor

At the beginning of the 21st century, these are among the most advanced fighter jets ever built: the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II, both created by Lockheed Martin. On paper, they share a lot: ...

How the F-35 is changing Marine airpower

The F-35 may be the most capable fighter aircraft the Marines have ever flown, but it also might be the most complicated.

How The F-35's Automated Departure Resistance System Prevents Spins For Pilots In Combat Maneuvers

A closer look at the Air Force's 'spin proof' fifth-generation fighter.