F35 Stealth Fighter Jet How it Works

[@Aitelly]

CORRECTIONS from viewer comments: 1) Pacific Federation peacekeeping squadron crimson At 2:24 The 25mm cannon doesn't mean anything towards the other weapons it can carry. With the use of precision guided munations, such as the GBU-24, GBU-31, and the new advanced GBU-53 It can accurately hit targets from afar without the pilot having to worry they might get hit , performing a strafe run that is excessively dangerous in contested airspaces and can cause friendly fire incidents( i am looking at the A-10 over here) , thanks to its IFF and datalink systems. It can also carry long range missles like the AARGM-ER "HARM" and the newly introduced Edit: at 4:00 the munations on the inner side of the wings are AGM-114(D?) Hellfires are laser guided missiles , used specifically by helicopters , not fixed wing aircraft , thought i understand the confusion since they look near similar to the SPEAR-lll Second edit: 5:31 it says F-45A and F-35B . It was a typographical mistake which is fine . 2) Agung Dwi Wijaya Good video, but unfortunately all the F-35 models you've used are the F-35B model but slightly modified to highlight the major differences. Maybe you're using the old planned unified model from when it was still a prototype? Only the F-35B model has the hunchback & shortened glass cockpit, to accomodate the main lift fan. Both the F-35A & the F-35C have the elongated cockpit for better visibility. The F-35C also have its horizontal tails cut through a bit of the main wing's rear, for increased lift. Thanks everyone for the video Correction. We accept full responsibility for the mistakes we make, even after 3 months of work :(

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[@DOI_ARTS]

The Chinese: Download this, download this!!!!!

[@Aitelly]

:) It is more complicated than that. These Military Engineering are mostly in the Grey Area

[@DOI_ARTS]

It's a joke ha ha but take note they did somewhat stole the F22 specs

[@Aitelly]

@@DOI_ARTS yes they Stole around 100TB of data. It is true. But our video are very Basic

[@SHVRWK]

@@DOI_ARTS They did copy some features but they're still behind when it comes to avionics and electronics even their engine is a joke.

[@DOI_ARTS]

@@SHVRWK Yes maybe in another 10 years they will have the perfect built because stealth and radar is open knowledge but Hardware and functioning is more complicated, for now they will settle for what they have.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

Former Boeing here... great explanation in easy to understand terms. We always walked a tightrope discussing military projects to outsiders. If information is already in public sphere, you can talk, but are cautioned to keep it simple. Other topics might still be classified, if you don't know for sure, then don't talk about it. High Security Clearances give you access to things not to be shared in public. I remember the RAM on F-18. Most never knew that F-18 is actually a good stealth fighter as long as weapons or fuel tanks aren't hanging off the hard points on wings.

[@Aitelly]

Hi again Steven Rohrich.Yes these are declassified information we got from the Company Lockheed Martin itself. 70% are all basic information only 30% needs a little bit of digging. Thank you for your comment!

[@SJR_Media_Group]

@@Aitelly Thank you, enjoyed your post.

[@aceofaces1506]

Wait the f18 is actually stealthy with no weapons? No way, that’s actually really cool

[@SJR_Media_Group]

@@aceofaces1506 Thanks - F-18 needle nose, canopy, hidden intakes, slanted tail work better than the F-15

[@mobius7089]

@@SJR_Media_Group And as I understand, the frontal RCS is lower than the smaller F-16 too. Ps. I have a specific question that has to do with RCS and the old mechscan radars, mind if I PM you?

[@UpsideDownHamster]

I’m surprised not more of this is classified! I’m going into the aerospace field and have been obsessed with this generation of fighters, so I definitely appreciate the awesome video here.

[@Aitelly]

Most of it we got from Lockheed Martin the company. But they are willing release the blueprint of the prototype version.

[@amoskouame5608]

If it's not classified that means they have more advanced technology that we do not know.

[@BluePhantom003]

Since F35s are supplied to nato nations , they are inadvertently have to declassify information.

[@Aitelly]

@@BluePhantom003 Somewhat True but there are 4000 parts supplier for the F35 joint Strike Fighter. So some where here and there, they will have to declassify. The F22 Raptor was one which is mostly still Classified

[@rl1271]

Don’t go into aerospace. You will get laid off all the time, nature of the business

[@forest42821]

This channel is awesome. Simple informative explanations with high quality animation really get viewers’ attention

[@23keys37]

I love these planes so much. They are just amazing on all levels. That helmet is exceptional.

[@fabulousdragon2001]

found this channel when they uploaded the fa18 hornet, keep up the quality content!

[@Aitelly]

Thanks for the Support

[@exa0710]

I love the details you put in the videos! Such as the parked helos, electronics and devices for crew convenience on the carrier deck of what looks like USS Nimitz on 2:55... Or such as your logo printed into the surface of the plane..

[@Aitelly]

Take that as a compliment

[@exa0710]

@@Aitelly yeah, have you done an f-14 yet? I just watched 2 other vidoes of yours, which were the most recent.. so i was wondering if you have done one just yet..

[@doritarded]

Some crazy engineering and iq to pull it off, and you guys are back with another cool video! Could you guys make one about the F-15 next please?

[@Aitelly]

Russian helicopter is in our Pipeline .Will give it a thought in future

[@doritarded]

@@Aitelly alright

[@abhayprasad5319]

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[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Technical writer at P&W here. Great content overall. Well done.

[@thecat293]

real great video, much easier to understand than others

[@ketso-l7b]

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[@Aitelly]

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[@Aitelly]

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[@repercussions1016]

​@@AitellyI'd like to learn more about electronic warfare and how it works and the different systems being implemented today.

[@sejauhtimurdaribarat7085]

the second video content I saw after the Ka-52, wow you made it so detailed in every part, and of course accompanied by an attractive and communicative simulation, you made it so easy to understand, next please make a video content about the Su-57 Felon (twin engine stealth aircraft) Russia) with the Rafale (French 4.5 generation twin-engine multirole/air superiorty aircraft, currently on large orders), Thank you , and regards Bravo 👌👍👍

[@Aitelly]

Will make a video on thr Su 57 for sure

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@@Aitelly and dont forget for Rafale , please 😉 Regards Bravo 👌👍👍

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[@edutaimentcartoys]

amazing 3d animation about F35 stealth ... good job

[@REktSigMa]

This engine is a marvel within itself. This engine is an amazing design and seems to be flawless.

[@peacekeeper9687]

You guys are awesome keep making such videos … Really interesting to know the insane engineering of these systems

[@Aitelly]

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I love the content! Keep it up👍

[@Aitelly]

A ton of thanks!

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[@Aitelly]

Glad to hear it!

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[@SquishyTanks]

Great animation dude, good job!

[@Aitelly]

Thanks a ton for your kind support 👍

[@aryanchauhan332]

it is one of the best video i have ever seen in my life, thank you.

[@lukedavidasson4301]

Awesome video. Always looking forward to the next one. Hope there's a F-22 version.

[@Aitelly]

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[@NationChosenByGod]

F-22 too good for a video.

[@JMusar795]

Love all the details!

[@pyrotection]

This almost reminds me of the Yak-141, that plane was truly ahead of its time!

[@kevinsimon5391]

Amazing 3D Video!

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You dont know how much I LOVE THIS VIDEO it gives such an amazing explanation of what does what in such a simple manner ANYbody can understand easy sub

[@piconano]

Very cool animations.

[@Aitelly]

Thanks a ton Dude. Will produce more Content as we move along.

[@chrisdean6700]

The F35 is nothing without the top notch, superbly trained, pilots that drive them. Same goes for the F22 Raptor.

[@neogamess]

Must be one hell of a training. Even the helmet looked like something that needs to be mastered.

[@chrisdean6700]

@@neogamess A lot of training comes from Miramar, CA

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[@Aitelly]

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[@odyerbatista8983]

Thanks for the video great job 👍 Now a video about b1 Lancer or f-14 Tomcat please.

[@veyrondarren1064]

Thank you so much for this video. So detailed and well explained

[@SHVRWK]

Glad this engineering marvel is getting the love and appreciation it deserves now that everyone is rushing to buy it, proving those amateur journalists wrong. Better late than never.

[@Aitelly]

Thanks. Will try to produce better content as we move along

[@hermanjohnson9180]

Mmmhm. Sexiest plane I've ever seen.

[@Aitelly]

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[@Aitelly]

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[@fatemakhan3843]

NGL it gives me some of the vibes of Battlefield 3 jet mission "Going Hunting".

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Impressive work🥂💙

[@Aitelly]

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[@sidewardset3147]

Bro ı am fan of your channel

[@danplayz0876]

I've seen a F35A at Lakenheath, and great video.

[@pacificfederationpeacekeep999]

At 2:24 The 25mm cannon doesn't mean anything towards the other weapons it can carry. With the use of precision guided munations, such as the GBU-24, GBU-31, and the new advanced GBU-53 It can accurately hit targets from afar without the pilot having to worry they might get hit , performing a strafe run that is excessively dangerous in contested airspaces and can cause friendly fire incidents( i am looking at the A-10 over here) , thanks to its IFF and datalink systems. It can also carry long range missles like the AARGM-ER "HARM" and the newly introduced Edit: at 4:00 the munations on the inner side of the wings are AGM-114(D?) Hellfires are laser guided missiles , used specifically by helicopters , not fixed wing aircraft , thought i understand the confusion since they look near similar to the SPEAR-lll Second edit: 5:31 it says F-45A and F-35B . It was a typographical mistake which is fine . But its in other words a great video Subbed

[@Aitelly]

Hi we have credited your comments for the video correction. Great to meet people like you as we move to this digital journey. Deeply humble.

[@pacificfederationpeacekeep999]

@@Aitelly thank you for putting up such detailed and well polished (with a few mistakes) content I am glad you aren't the typical military tv, or military engineering, channels that are pure clickbait

[@Aitelly]

@@pacificfederationpeacekeep999 To be honest we are also not Expert. We just love Engineering and Military technology are the most well funded and ground breaking industry that somewhat help normal civilian like us. Learning as we move along

[@pacificfederationpeacekeep999]

@@Aitelly of course you do... I can see that. Its just what we know Much information about it is still classified, and we'll take all we know

[@QuantikoOfficial]

haha, IYAOYAS? 👀

[@larrygraham3377]

Great video. It's so wonderful to be able to take a closer look at this fighter without revealing her precious secrets !!!

[@Aitelly]

:)

[@pagarb]

The Harrier was designed and built by Hawker Siddeley, a British company that also built the WW2 Hurricane fighter

[@Acheer26]

Like the animation,hope to see more❤

[@emerlabra1934]

Very nice video presentation 👍👍

[@Aitelly]

🙏 thank you

[@JonHuhnMedical]

I saw one F35 pilot being interviewed say that nobody uses the "look through the airplane" feature of the helmet display. I guess that was a feature that got engineers excited, even though no pilots asked for it :)

[@anthonyashton8330]

The helmet was designed by eblit systems uk as part of the tempest program just one of the uks contributions on the f35 program

[@brandondugger2754]

Thank you for this channel !

[@YuanIsaacGutierrez]

Tank you. This information is so helpful.

[@Aitelly]

Always Welcome

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[@Aitelly]

Awesome, thank you for the support

[@Azerman2023]

F 35 fighter jet is SUPER !!! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🏆🏆🏆👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

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love your content

[@Aitelly]

Thank you so much

[@Brokenlove-z2e]

Plz make video on F22 raptor.. stealth and its supiritorty

[@Aitelly]

Will keep this in mind

[@hermanjohnson9180]

Ah yes, I call it the murder jet 💪

[@Aitelly]

@@hermanjohnson9180 :)

[@rodrozil6544]

F22 is even more advanced than F35 in some points that's why USA is not selling it even to closest friend like UK.

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[@subratvishwas611]

Wow now I can make my own f 35.

[@Aitelly]

😉Stay tuned for this week content Russian flying Tank

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Great Vid..... As Expected...... No better than expected

[@Aitelly]

😁

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King of the Skies! 🤘 Putin is worried! 🤓

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Great video,thanks bro

[@Aitelly]

Thanks to you for your support

[@rabitstudios2.158]

I like how you have the aitally logo on the jet

[@Aitelly]

😉

[@sebastiantomczyk4577]

So, does the f35B carry significantly lower amount of fuel because of the fan that is placed behind the cockpit and takes place that could be accomodated by the main tank?

[@dumdumbinks274]

Yes - in addition to a shorter weapons bay that cannot carry 2000lb bombs, and is restricted to 4 AIM-120s because it cannot carry the adapter rack that enables 6 AIM-120s in an A or C's weapons bay.

[@sebastiantomczyk4577]

@@dumdumbinks274 thanks

[@CKS1432]

Nice explanation.👍

[@pareshprajapati7916]

Highly detailed and informative Thank you 😊 Please make video on Tejas fighter Jet , made in India 🇮🇳.

[@Aitelly]

We will try there has been a lot of request Regarding TEJAS LCA. Definitely worth giving a shot.

[@pareshprajapati7916]

@@Aitelly Thank you 💕😊🇮🇳🙏

[@chrisdean6700]

The Indian people are very innovative & intelligent. I would regard the TEJAS as a top notch fighter jet.

[@navanthghadi231]

Your information is Great

[@Aitelly]

Thanks and welcome

[@notanormie6533]

Nice explanation always wanted to see a detailed analysis of this :)

[@Aitelly]

Thanks 🙏👍

[@edy61mt]

Nice adn detail presention. Thanks

[@huneidimohamed]

Great Video

[@Aitelly]

Thanks for the Support 🙏

[@jamesprins9735]

That helmet is amazing. Can I get one for my Hyundai?

[@Aitelly]

😎

[@sandroetn6907]

Super 👌 video 📹

[@Aitelly]

Thanks

[@rajat9619]

Hello, i am looking for laptop to learn Blender. How much RAM & VRAM is needed for this kind of animation? Will 16GB & RTX-3060 (6GB) be sufficient?

[@Aitelly]

Yes it will do

[@peterpp306]

voice is sweetly 😍😍🤩🤩😊😊✌✌👏

[@discoverydroid2134]

Sounds and looks very nice, throw it into real combat let's see how well it will perform.

[@SmartAss4123]

Its a marvel of engineering. A very deadly capable aircraft as long as the maintenance can be sustained along with the computer electronics needed for it to fly.

[@Aitelly]

Yes it is

[@pasheg4345]

What's interesting is that the cost per flight hour of F-35 is currently around 33-36K$ (and falling), while for F-16C Viper it's some 12.5K$. Not that much difference in terms of maintenance and such, given that all modifications of F-35 are simply larger, carry more fuel and are much more complex overall than the F-16 (or other 4th Gen fighter jets). F-35 even consumes less fuel per NM on average, which is pretty remarkable. Its price per unit is currently also on par with the European 4.5 Gen fighter jets, that aren't even close in performance (particularly in terms of stealth). A few years back it was significantly more expensive though.

[@pyrotection]

@@pasheg4345Sometimes makes me wonder what the Russians could mass produce if they had the money like we did.

[@bananathebread4678]

The F35 can actually carry up to 22,000 lbs of ordnance in beat mode. Great video thought. :)

[@TheRibbonRed]

Good video, but unfortunately all the F-35 models you've used are the F-35B model but slightly modified to highlight the major differences. Maybe you're using the old planned unified model from when it was still a prototype? Only the F-35B model has the hunchback & shortened glass cockpit, to accomodate the main lift fan. Both the F-35A & the F-35C have the elongated cockpit for better visibility. The F-35C also have its horizontal tails cut through a bit of the main wing's rear, for increased lift.

[@Aitelly]

Yes we are using the old model as we require Blueprint to model it in 3D. That was the only detail drawings we got. But we acknowledge the amount of precision detail you have. This is highly valuable information

[@Aitelly]

Hi we have credited your thoughts in the Correction section. Thank you for the valuable Info.

[@TheRibbonRed]

@@Aitelly thank you for your amazing work & explanation too. 👍

[@Aitelly]

@@TheRibbonRed 🙏we thank you for your valuable information 🙏 Military information technology are hard to come by.

[@alainjohnyap2168]

We never know how good it is when used it in real dogfight or war fight against its counterpart like su-37 or some chinese jets

[@Aitelly]

Yes!

[@pacificfederationpeacekeep999]

The SU-37 doesn't exist now It was configuration for more advanced SU-35s, thought it let a good impression back in the day's of the early 2000s two were destroyed in accidents and one gor reconverted to an SU-35 A

[@kevinfernandez9999]

How a stealth fighter jet works? Me: Big jet go brooooom!!!

[@nvmediausa]

Your video is very useful

[@Aitelly]

Glad to hear that

[@snowplowah]

can you do how flares and chaff work as a defence system. THANK YOU!!

[@Aitelly]

That's a good Idea. Will definitely make one for sure! Just give sometime

[@manideeptaghosh7158]

We want more!!!❤️

[@Aitelly]

Will try to release something different tomorrow.

[@ash6202]

Hi Aitelly team, love your videos. Can you tell about your computer configuration like CPU, RAM, GPU and motherboard you use to produce such a nice videos? I'm very keen to know that.☺️👍❤️

[@Aitelly]

We use Average PC Intel i7 Geforce 1660 graphic card Ram 32 GB 250 GB SSD Drive 8TB Hard drive 500 watt power supply It's not about the machine , it's the skill we have after 15 years in the 3d Character Animation industry.

[@rsKayiira]

Great video. Would be good to look at Merkava APS systems.

[@Aitelly]

Let see what we can do but we do have the 3D Model of Merkava Tank.(modeled 2 years back) Heads up we want to make content on Russian Helicopters both old and New. The soviet engineers amaze me as how they were able to pull off all the Military technology with their economy and budget.

[@rsKayiira]

@@Aitelly Great looking forward to it. AD systems would also be good to look at. I think its been really impressive how BUKs, OSAs and S300s have kept Ukraine in the fight even with some units not operating within an integrated IAD(According to Justin Bronk).

[@rsKayiira]

@@Aitelly Great looking forward to it. AD systems would also be good to look at. I think its been really impressive how BUKs, OSAs and S300s have kept Ukraine in the fight even with some units not operating within an integrated IAD(According to Justin Bronk).

[@parinyasukkaewnmanee113]

Awesome airplane

[@sambarbosa832]

Would love to see a video on the mh-60r Seahawk

[@nicholasmarchelinolie7640]

Finally 🔥

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[@MasayaShida]

Darn impressive

[@Aitelly]

You are Impressive. ThankQ

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Yes finally!!!!

[@Aitelly]

Took us a month and a half to get it right as much as possible

[@russelsamf.fernandez9002]

How about some videographics of Loyal Wingman next?

[@Aitelly]

can you elaborate a bit more

[@G1Michigan]

1:46 "Lighting" US Military: Yes......i think i like that

[@acompletelynormalhuman6392]

2:19 that implies that the military is planning on and replacing the A10 which to my knowledge they're not plus the f-35a is designed for air-to-air combat so I would be surprised if that thing can fire continuously for more than 7 seconds before running out of ammo that sounds rhetorical but I would legitimately be surprised also the gun is pointed 6° up to help with leading a Target were most attack aircraft have their guns pointed 6° down to to help with strafing a Target also about your point in your comment on your video well that is a problem for a10 but there are newer variants of a10 that has more advanced electronic warfare and identification capabilities although not quite as advanced as the f-35

[@Aitelly]

This is highly valuable information. Actually what I meant was that the JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER PROGRAMME (JSF) was meant as a replacement for all aircraft.but it did not work.

[@LRRPFco52]

@@Aitelly JSF was not meant to replace all aircraft. The 3 variants were designed to supercede several multirole and single role tactical aircraft. F-35A was scheduled to replace F-117A, F-16C, and A-10. F-35B was scheduled to replace AV-8B, Gr.7, Gr.9, and F/A-18C. F-35C was scheduled to replace F/A-18C on carriers. That leaves F-15E, F-15C, F-22A, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G.

[@Vlda2393]

As for VTOL, why didn't you compare it with Soviet Yak-141?

[@thilinaalagiyawanna3680]

Thank You

[@Aitelly]

You're welcome

[@drgonzo305]

I can’t believe they’ve already built 1000+ of these, F-35 A, B & C’s

[@CrazyMoviesTime]

Next video on f16 how it's work please please please please 🙏

[@gildedarrow9610]

Can you do one on the F22 Raptor?

[@Aitelly]

Will do for Sure let me finish the tanks Firsr

[@wanzuno]

Do you do Naval Ships videos too?

[@Aitelly]

We are making a separate channel for that. Stay tuned.

[@XerrolAvengerII]

these text to speech ai are getting really impressive

[@Aitelly]

😉

[@gopalkarpe7240]

Pls put a video on f22 raptor and it's 30 jamproof antenna and jdam bombs .stunts .🎉

[@Rell6000]

8:44 that bird SR-71 Blackbird

[@Aitelly]

;)

[@MartinDLC16]

This is an awesome video. But, did anyone notice the lift fan rotating in the wrong direction? 😅

[@caraychambers4789]

Which one is better B2 spirit boomer or F35 jet!

[@Aitelly]

F35 Stealth Jet

[@johnc1014]

I like that the U.S. seems to be moving more towards fewer airframes, at least with fighters. The F-35 will likely replace the F-16, F-15, A-10, and F-18. F-22s will be around for a bit, but they're destined for the boneyard. They're simply too outdated. The avionics are difficult and constly to upgrade. The RAM coating is super delicate and maintenance intensive. And, the range simply isn't there, with 590 nm compared with 1,500 nm for the F-35A. Also, F-22s lack in communication abilities with other platforms, while the F-35 can share all sorts of information. At least it's still super advanced by world standards. Soon, I'd like to see the capabilities of the NGAD fighter.

[@aquilesca5tr0]

the f35b will also replace the harrier 2

[@johnc1014]

@@aquilesca5tr0 Honestly, I forgot the U.S. even had any Harriers. Apparently there are still 2 Marine squadrons. VMA-231 plans to start transitioning to F-35B's in 2026. VMA-223 - in 2027.