Ray Aero
F-35 Lightning II
Ray Aero
The F-35 Lightning II stands as one of the most ambitious and complex fight aircrafts programs in history. Developed by Lockheed Martin with international partners, this fifth generation multirole stealth fighter represents a fundamental shift in tactical aircrafts design philosophy.
The conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant used by the U.S. Air Force and most allied air forces. It's the lightest version, optimized for speed, maneuverability, and range. It also has an internal gun, making it the only F-35 variant with one built-in.
| Engine type | PW F135 |
| Length | 51.4ft/ 15.67m |
| Height | 35.9ft/ 10.94m |
| Wingspan | 14.7ft/ 4.48m |
| Seats | 1 |
The short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant used by the U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Navy, and others. It has a lift fan and pivoting rear nozzle for vertical landings, allowing it to operate from shorter runways and amphibious ships.
| Engine type | PW F135 |
| Length | 51.2ft/ 15.6m |
| Height | 35.9ft/ 10.94m |
| Wingspan | 14.7ft/ 4.48m |
| Seats | 1 |
The carrier-based variant used by the U.S. Navy. It features larger wings, a tailhook, and stronger landing gear for catapult launches and arrested landings on aircraft carriers. It also has the longest range and wingspan of all three variants.
| Engine type | PW F135 |
| Length | 51.5ft/ 15.7m |
| Height | 35.9ft/ 10.94m |
| Wingspan | 16.6ft/ 5.06m |
| Seats | 1 |