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  2. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II - Wikipedia

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    As the JSF program moved into the System Development and Demonstration phase, the X-35 demonstrator design was modified to create the F-35 combat aircraft. The forward fuselage was lengthened by 5 inches (13 cm) to make room for mission avionics, while the horizontal stabilizers were moved 2 inches (5.1 cm) aft to retain balance and control.

  3. Lift fan - Wikipedia

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    The F-35 Lightning II uses the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem, in which 29,000 hp [14] [15] [16] is diverted forward through a driveshaft from the engine's low-pressure (LP) turbine via a clutch [17] and bevel-gearbox to a vertically mounted, contra-rotating lift fan located forward of the main engine.

  4. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II development - Wikipedia

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    Based on wind tunnel testing, Lockheed Martin slightly enlarged its X-35 design into the F-35. The forward fuselage is 5 inches (130 mm) longer to make room for avionics. Correspondingly, the horizontal stabilators were moved 2 inches (51 mm) rearward to retain balance and control. The top surface of the fuselage was raised by 1 inch (25 mm ...

  5. The first F-35B Lightning II jet arrived at the Marine Corps Air Station Friday to much fanfare. The jet has “advanced stealth and agility”

  6. GAU-12 Equalizer - Wikipedia

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    The General Dynamics GAU-12/U Equalizer is a five-barrel 25 mm Gatling-type rotary cannon.The GAU-12/U is used by the United States, Italy and Spain, which mount the weapon in their attack jets such as the AV-8B Harrier II, airborne gunships such as the Lockheed AC-130, and land-based fighting vehicles.

  7. Pratt & Whitney F119 - Wikipedia

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    The X-35 won the JSF competition and the production Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is ... of the aft fuselage. ... Length: 196 in (497.8 cm) [N 1 ...

  8. The F-35 stealth fighter's victory against Iran's air ... - AOL

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    The 'power' of the F-35. The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is an advanced single-engine, multi-role strike stealth fighter jet made by American defense contractor Lockheed Martin ...

  9. McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet - Wikipedia

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    They were expected to be retired then and replaced by the F-35 Lightning II. [60] [61] Several of the Australian Hornets subsequently had refits applied to extend their service lives out further to a new planned retirement date of 2020. [62] Australia has also purchased 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets, with deliveries beginning in 2010. [63]