First F-35C Flight at Eglin AFB

[@IDiggSocialMedia]

That painting of the F-4 shooting down that MiG-17 is also found in the Time/Life book about military jets that was published over 30 years ago! Even though its old, it is still a very good book to read for an aviation enthusiast!

[@EvilMerlin]

B: has VTOL capabilities, a lift fan and a thrust vectoring nozzle. The C has a larger wingspan with folding wings for carrier storage, a slightly larger fuel capacity and a stronger front landing gear strut with dual wheels and the catapult system, as well as a tail hook.

[@nobleman-swerve]

Depends on the variant The cost for an F-35A in LRIP lot 7 was $96.8 million An F-35b costs $104.2 million and finally the most expensive variant is the C, clocking in at $115.2 million. If you want me to link you to the document for this, just ask.

[@EvilMerlin]

No. The most expensive version right now is the C ($199.4M), but since all three are still in early build releases, those numbers will drop drastically once more airframes are constructed. The US Government expects the F-35, once available in quantity to cost around $85m.

[@kirkjamestkirk]

We want to see the carrier landings and catapult launch now.

[@Th3Nigma]

@Sweeney KFH tell me about 360* off-boresight shots and IR tracking. Tell me about fighting an air war of surprise and battles of maneuvering instead of encountering. First look, First shot.

[@EvilMerlin]

Depends on which model.

[@EvilMerlin]

And I enjoy it. Been doing it now for almost 25 years.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

This is my fav of all three.

[@cesil123]

How much does each f 35 cost now?

[@mns4]

what is difference between f35b and f35c?

[@MossyOakMax]

Those wheel blocks for that plane cost half a million each!

[@walterrobertson9507]

Get down and get funky ! ♡♡♡

[@merlinsdad01950]

that would be nice! If only they could get the damn tailhook to stop bouncing over the wires.

[@EvilMerlin]

All of which the F-35 has...

[@mns4]

thankyou mumbo jumbo!

[@war2148]

Huraaaaaaa!

[@VIXI2008]

250,000,000$ the richest version

[@8wealthyone8]

I know i can fly this plain well and even shoot down hostiles... ta

[@merlinsdad01950]

wikipediaDOTorg/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II

[@PoppinboyJojy]

Waisting of Money pffff -.- !

[@basilbouras3009]

You're welcome to leave this country any time.