The last flight of the first F-35B Lightning II covered more than 500 miles at speeds considerably slower than Mach 1.6. And in this case it had to hitch a ride. The airframe of the fighter jet, known ...
Despite radius and payload constraints, the F-35B is well-suited to meet the Marine Corps’ operational demands. Out of the three Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II variants, the F-35B, in use with the ...
The RAF F-35B Lightning II didn’t just fly at RIAT — it demonstrated total control. While other jets rely on speed and ...
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II lands at Nyutabaru Air Base in Kyushu in August 2025. (JASDF) Japan has deployed its first three Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II ...
Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II's assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct aerial refueling with a U.S Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker ...