
Germany Plans to Acquire 15 Additional F-35 Jets and Explore Partnership in Fighter Program
Following the collapse of FCAS with France, Germany is now considering its GCAP, Saab, Spanish, and 6th-gen-less combat drone future.
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter built by Lockheed Martin. It first flew in 2006. Typical configurations seat around 1. Below are its key specifications and the latest aviation news mentioning the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
First flight
2006
Typical seats
1
Engines
1 × Pratt & Whitney F135

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