F-35 Aerial Refueling During Test Flight

F-35 Aerial Refueling

F-35 Aerial Refueling and the fuel cap opened. Another fifth generation jet fighter of Lockheed Martin. It designed to be multi-role jet fighter with stealth ability. Its main role are attacking ground object as well as air defense.

The F-35 has three main models. such as F-35A, F-35B and F-35C. The one in the picture is the F-35A variant. This variant known as conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL). Meanwhile the B is short takeoff and vertical landing and the -C is carrier variant.

Most of the jet manufactured are F-35A, because this is more sensible in most battle warfare. The -B and the -C are limited to certain circumstances. The unit cost for F-35A is about USD 84 million.

Difference with the stealth F-22 Raptor. The F-35s are available for export market. The sale also must be agreed and approved via government to government agreement. Abroad operators such as United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands and Norway. The newest orders came from Republic of Korea and Turkey.

Currently there are 171 jets built. The main operators are US Air Force and US Navy. Take a look to the picture above. The F-35A is on aerial refueling, there is fuel cap opened and ready to earn fuel from aircraft tanker.