THE F-35 | Where the World's Most Advanced Fighter Jet is Built

[@Dannamal-hc8pu]

Back on my last deployment we had F-35C’s. The first time I saw them I was amazed. I still can’t stop looking at it. Its even more insane seeing them launch off of CAT 3 and CAT 4. The power of these jets are insane!

[@twinklyalcapa9848]

My dad works on these jets, they're even cooler in person 😎

[@SPHYNX_F1]

Well your dad is lucky

[@alvaro93364]

I see them and hear them every day!

[@mort_et_misere]

@Ducati Dave Surely you can spare a measly 2 trillion dollars for national defense mate /s

[@pappupager4832]

Share some secrets on wikileaks😊

[@andrisbig7710]

Your dad is truly lucky, he gets to participate in one of the worlds largest thefts. I bet you are living well, lol. This is most expensive, useless plain in worlds history, it can barely fly.

[@mrbigw100]

Easiest way to remember each variant A airforce B marines on the beach C sea navy

[@csongorottodande9384]

4:01 lol those KUKA robots are used in every car factory

[@thinukawijerathne]

This is a monster. Well done Lockheed Martin🇺🇸

[@roccovolpe5384]

Wow, fantastic video! 🇺🇸❤ From italy 👋

[@Spotstevefive]

I bet Russians and are watching this rn

[@ZachAbdi]

Respect Russia and its people just watch the video and move on stop dissing other people 😕

[@Spotstevefive]

I didn’t imply anything negative on Russian

[@timsmetana9094]

As a russian, I'd join USAF if I could!

[@Delta25Racing]

It’s all declassified info anyway

[@amirelmeligy411]

Habibi come to Egypt 😅

[@allenwade6978]

Sam I worked for General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin for 41 years and 4 months before I retired in March of 2020. Came in on the F-16 @ the age of 23 and the most thing I miss is seeing those F-35's every day. And yep they are truly a bad ass machine!

[@mytruthslays1303]

Ah yes you worked there when everyone was on speed, the snatch patch was alive and well, and cigarettes got put out on the wings. The good ole days.

[@FullThrottleGarage69]

the snatch patch lol

[@chrisriker8186]

I used to work at this plant as well, very cool to see this stuff on a daily basis!

[@reginagermany8841]

For f-22 mini thrusters under neath f-22 for better stability or on a carrier for better lift during storm contidions for f-35 hyper mini thrusters to anable a faster 180 turn mabe tip of the wings with NASA heat Shields in between mini thrusters or hyper thrusters could b put on top bottom sides Humm

[@p1xelshooter287]

Sir, how do I get to your position in the military? What does it take? I want to become a jet mechanic so badly

[@united0075]

As a plane spotter that take photos of the F35 at that specific location I can assure u that it is amazing to see the assembly line

[@SamEckholm]

That’s awesome! Glad it helped give you a new insight. Happy spotting 😉

[@bartekwshwsh6039]

@@SamEckholm I live 20 min from that air base.

[@Matthew-rp3jf]

Be careful what you take pictures of...

[@harounel-poussah6936]

Do you make stats on your spottings? It'd be VERY interesting to record independently the take-offs and landings of each unit : Seem that, at best, F-35 can't do more than two 3h missions twice a week or 49 min flight per day...And this is with a hypothetic 100% availability...

[@ghostyfirebuff]

what are the songs called

[@illbeback.baby.]

А у русских за то есть крутые мультики с новым су-57!!! Завидовайте американцы!

[@DaBeast34]

If they are letting you show how f35s are made, it's safe to say the U.S. has something much more advanced lol But great video as always

[@SamEckholm]

Probably 😂

[@sabretooth77]

Yes that would be the f-22 and soon the new 6th generation

[@DaBeast34]

And the Skunk Works projects@@sabretooth77 which you probably won’t see in detail until 2050 or later 😂

[@sabretooth77]

@@DaBeast34 true true very confidential 🤫🤫

[@recklesflam1ngo968]

@@sabretooth77 I mean the f-22 is 20yo+ old technology and F-35 isn't much newer.... I don't even want to think about what the U.S has next in line, gonna be insane lol.

[@ianwtarrant]

Twenty plus years ago, I was a lucky contractor helping in the early stages after LM won the contract. For three months I worked in the offices upstairs with the life support team. They still were building F16’s and it was so amazing to walk that plant and see it come together. Thanks for sharing this video as it’s best to now see what it looks like! PS, why didn’t you show the trikes? Do they not have them anymore?

[@jaimedeoliveira9216]

05h30. Dude on a tricycle 😊

[@eldoon2576]

I'm so excited, Claim your "Here before the premiere" passes here

[@masonh6651]

Thank you

[@firstlast9731]

o k

[@rileyv4232]

Here

[@jesperstiansen5751]

Thanks mate

[@jsbjsbd]

Here

[@TheShadowMoto]

It’s honestly funny now that I’ve thought about it. I live within walking distance of Lockheed and get to experience the sight of the F35 flying almost daily along with the F16’s and on occasion F18’s (my personal favorite) and it’s never crossed my mind that what I’ve come to accept as a regular everyday sight is something that some would wish for lol. Trust me, it’s awesome and at the same time annoying at times. I’ve had one or two jets fly over my house during times I wish they weren’t lmfao. (Also, it’s weird being able to see the lake worth exit off 820 from inside the base lol. You can’t really get on base unless you or your immediate family are military personnel or Lockheed employees. So seeing everything from the inside is absolutely awesome! Never thought I would be able to experience that sight even through video.)

[@ianwtarrant]

You’re so right about perspective. I loved my contract there and enjoyed going to the mall for lunch so we could see things from another perspective.

[@HTV-2_Hypersonic_Glide_Vehicle]

Thanks for sharing

[@hanksimon1023]

Although many people love jets and planes, most forget that they make ear-splitting noise 'up close'. For the most part, people tried to stay inside at the beginning of lunch etc. at the Ft. Worth plant, if the F-16s were starting some test runs. Fun to watch, but not to hear.

[@TheShadowMoto]

@@hanksimon1023 not to mention, sometimes the plant would do those run up test on the engines at night and you could hear the roar those powerful engines produced for up to 10 minutes long at like 8-10 at night lol

[@XzzVttll]

F18’s (my personal favorite) - F18’s which is my personal favorite. why everyone use ()????????' just make a nice sentenceeeee

[@Adam_Gray]

A few years back during an airshow at BAFB, I was totally blow away by the F-35 and its demo team. The ability to nearly fly backwards, nearly at standstill - nose high, it's incredible tight turning radius. The jaw shattering, pure raw sound was in itself earth- shaking! To see and hold the helmet with its packed technology was pretty cool too! Thanks for the Lockheed-Martin tour Sam!

[@Albertkallal]

Yes the high alpha - or so called high angle of attack is better then a f16, and better then a Rafale. And while people often note the F35 looks a bit chubby? It has a BETTER power to weight ratio then the F16, and even better then the Duel engine Rafale. With just 12, 000 lbs of fuel, a f16 cannot fly straight up. And same goes for a duel engine Rafale jet (they are too heavy and lack power). but, with 12,000 lbs of fuel, a F35 can fly straight up!!! (f16, and Rafale are too heavy at that point). The power to weight ratings for the 3 jets are this: (higher number = better) Fuel Rafale F35 F16 18250 0.8038 0.8776 0.7729 15000 0.8707 0.9399 0.8447 12000 0.9431 1.0058 0.9239 10362 0.9880 1.0459 0.9737 9125 1.0249 1.0784 1.0151 7500 1.0777 1.1242 0.9239 7000 1.0950 1.1391 1.0950 5000 1.1704 1.2028 1.1826 3500 1.2341 1.2555 1.2581 2500 1.2806 1.2932 1.3141 700 1.3737 1.3672 1.4284 So, as you can see? The F16 has to burn down to 3,500 lbs of fuel before it can match the f35 (quite low on fuel). The Rafale has to burn its fuel tanks down to a bone dry 700lbs of fuel before it matches the F35. So, while many have suggested the performance of the F35 is not really great? Not true - it just not true!!

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@Albertkallal Now strap 5000 pounds of weapons on those other jets. Instant handicap. Heck, Super Hornet cannot even go supersonic with weapons and tanks.

[@ghost.patrols]

@Atlas 😂😂😂

[@davidlee8329]

@Atlas BAAAAHAHAHAHAHAAA! Right. Someone obviously never worked on an F35 program.

[@hanksimon1023]

@Atlas You are correct. The test plane used in that test flight 20 years ago ... was obsolete as soon as it satisfied Military requirements.

[@SoupSandwhichftw]

If I become a pilot, my options would be A-10 (if it’s still around), F-22 raptor, or the F-35.

[@WyattPeters17]

Same but I'd also want the UH/MH-60.

[@northlife2095]

Same heree

[@phoenix-king779]

Naaa airlift is where its at. C-17 🤤 C-130 🤤 or AC-130 🤤💦

[@nucleargandhi101]

In most cases you wont get to choose lol.

[@jimmymartino5433]

@@nucleargandhi101 iirc, you’re told to make a list of the aircraft you want, and depending on performance and slots available, you may get your #1 aircraft or #5

[@inboundrhino8926]

When I am older I want to work for Lockheed and be a aeronautical engineer

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

Actually, not a bad goal.. Kinda lofty but feasible. Good luck ese.

[@ASihr-kp8pp]

4 people disliked before it even started... what haters

[@Realpilotboyy]

I know right!!!!!

[@Manny4uel]

Probably yt bots

[@muhammadali_hayitov]

rusians disliked 100%

[@ariy8790]

@@muhammadali_hayitov nah chinese

[@Mediiiicc]

A-10 shills

[@logosofgame4273]

A slight error in the video. The A model does not designate an air to air combat variant, all of them can engage in air to air combat. The A, B, C designations refer entirely to how they take off and land. A from standard runways, B short take-off and vertical landing, and C is set up for the catapults and arrestor wire systems that some carriers use.

[@dakotamccash7242]

A model is for airforce, B model is for Marines, and C model is for navy.

[@sethadkins546]

@Enteraname F/A-35

[@seantaggart7382]

Indeed A is standard B is Special C is catapult

[@seantaggart7382]

@Enteraname True It feels like an attack plane But ITS NOT REPLACING THE A10 do not get that wrong The a10 still has a few years left While f35 can do a bit of CAS it is not made for it

[@bgbear4668]

@@seantaggart7382 i hope the f 35 replaces the a 10. Its a plane that just does not work anymore

[@KunuMcGruder]

Well let's think this through logically. Is the F35 the world's most advanced stealth fighter? I say no. I say the F22 remains superior. Why do I say this? Because I would argue that the USA would never give up its "Ace" card. Here's what I'm saying...the F35 was/is a multi-national project involving multiple countries. In other words, several other countries will have/possess the F35 and the technology that comes with it. It's counterintuitive and illogical for the USA to put its most advanced secret technology in to an aircraft, that will now allow other nations to possess. If the USA infact did this, then they will have knowingly given up their air superiority, and "leveled the playing field" to other countries who are allies now, but in the future can potentially be an enemy, not to mention the potential for theft of that technology from an adversary. No doubt that the F35 is a highly advanced formidable aircraft that will perform as it was designed to do. The coating and shape of the aircraft helps make it stealthy, and it's performance is up there with the best of them. But is performance (for a dogfight) really all that important now? But make no mistake, it does not possess the same technology that the F22 and B2 have. It's no longer a secret about the shape and material coating these aircraft have that help make them stealthy. Although those play a part in making an aircraft stealthy, but now it's not just the shape and coating material. No other country has the technology that uses satelites, air, land, and sea resources in a coordinated effort to maintain stealth during its mission other than the USA. Also, let's put things in to perspective. China has just under 50 first generation stealth fighters. Russia has less than 10 first generation stealth fighters. China and Russia have a combined total of just under 60 first generation stealth fighters. The USA alone has just under two hundred 3rd generation stealth fighters. There are many articles, stories, reports, etc...out there that claim one country has the latest and greatest of whatever..."the F35 is the best stealth aircraft on the planet"! Don't buy in to the BS. Example...recently (2021) it was reported all over the world that Russia now has the ability and technology to shoot down a satelite orbiting in space. It was reported in a manner that all other countries should be intimidated. Just an FYI- a US F15 Eagle fighter jet shot down an American satelite that was orbiting in space at 17,500 mph with an "air to air" missile way back on September 13th, 1985...20 plus years ago...Russia just now can do it. Respectfully

[@RicanBagger219]

Freaking coolest job ever! My son is about to enlist and I have been showing him your videos. Keep it up!

[@syahmim74]

so cool for war?

[@gobindamohan]

@@syahmim74 to save the world

[@kevinduliesco5468]

So he would enlist in the air force just good luck :)

[@anthonysabrera]

@@syahmim74 he's in the air force as a photographer. He's not a pilot

[@kevinduliesco5468]

@@anthonysabrera oh

[@TheNinjaGinger]

I go to photo the RAF F-35B's every couple weeks and it never gets old, a totally awesome bit of kit.

[@TheBelrick]

"Quite literally a rocket ship.." Jets burn air and fuel. Rockets burn oxygen and fuel. Quite literally NOT a rocket ship

[@tripwire3992]

@@TheBelrick do you have to ruin everything?

[@Albertkallal]

It never gets old!! Be it a Harrier or F35B "hover" like a helicopter is something to see - never gets old!! Even more cool? Watching them vertical take off - they are rare to see and find - but they do exist!!!

[@jakeesco4573]

Oxygen is in the air

[@TheBelrick]

@@jakeesco4573 Think of it as when you burn with air you have to push all the non-reactive molecules out of the way to get to the reactive one. Oxygen. This robs energy. Jets compensate by compressing air to get maximum amount of oxygen into the combustion chamber. Rockets carry oxider. zero non-reactive molecules so maximum burn.

[@arigutman]

This is an awesome video, thank you for sharing... as an investor in LMT it is one heck of a stock and guaranteed ROI..

[@JawsFan27]

Seeing these things in person is really cool! The way the STOVL variant lands vertically is a marvel of engineering.

[@dWFnZWVr]

Indeed it is. Fun fact, the STOVL capabilities are one of the British contributions to the F-35-as the pioneers of such technology. The UK is the only level 1 partner, so the Brits actually develop around 15% of the F-35’s components. Much of the cockpit display system, pilot flight equipment/helmet, fuel management, and of course STOVL capabilities-to name just a few-are some of the components developed by the Brits.

[@algorhythmic3904]

@@dWFnZWVr great comment Matt. I didn’t hear a mention of UK engine maker Rolls-Royce when Sam was discussing the Pratt engine and lift fan system. RR actually make-build the LiftSystem technology that allows the B variant its STOL/VTOL capabilities

[@justinlance4174]

@@algorhythmic3904 that's because the USA could built it entirely. But choose to allow the uk to help.

[@76Gazz]

@@justinlance4174 Incorrect. The US did not possess the expertise to develop a STOVL aircraft on it's own or the pilots to truly test them. They tried and failed. Of dozens of VTOL and V/STOL designs tried from the 1950s to 1980s, only the Hawker Siddeley Harrier and Yak-38 Forger reached operational status, with the Forger being withdrawn after the fall of the Soviet Union. Lockheed built the XV-4 Hummingbird in two variations for the US Army and US Air-force in the 1960's. Both crashed and development was shelved. The only way for the US to adopt the technology was to go into partnership with the UK who had mastered the capability. McDonnell Douglas, in partnership with British Aerospace, took the Hawker Siddeley Harrier and addressed some of the operational inadequacies of the first-generation with a more powerful engine to improve capabilities creating the AV-8A Harrier. The UK pulled out of that partnership due to budget constraints but rejoined in 1981. McDonnell Douglas extensively redesigned the earlier AV-8A Harrier to create the AV-8B Harrier II. Another variant of the AV-8B, the British Aerospace Harrier II, was developed for the British military. Production ended in 2003. The F-35 embodies capabilities based on thinking developed through evolving requirements and US/UK partnerships since at least 1983, when the US Navy launched it's Advanced Tactical Fighter programme to find a stealthy replacement for the Grumman A-6 Intruder. That year DARPA began it's Advanced STOVL effort, looking to develop a supersonic successor to the Harrier. Two classified programs ran under ASTOVL, which was always intended to provide information of value to both the US and UK. STOVL Strike Fighter (SSF) research ran from 1987 to 1994 to examine the feasibility of creating the technologies for a stealthy supersonic STVOL fighter. British (Roll Royce) research into this had already seen the lessons learned from Harrier development adapted for a larger and faster combat aircraft for the RAF (LiftFan). The Common Affordable Lightweight Fighter (CALF) programme ran for a year in 1993 bringing ASTOVL and SSF work into a single effort to provide a capability that could replace the Harrier, The A-6 and the F-16.

[@notyouagain7220]

@@dWFnZWVr fun fact all the British and American drones are made and created by Israel

[@davidhood2200]

I’ve actually gotten to tour this exact plant! It’s an amazing operation they have setup here at the JRB.

[@irregularstreams4241]

two questions. how much did it cost and how did you request a tour?

[@davidhood2200]

@@irregularstreams4241 one of my mom’s coworkers has a husband and son who are both engineers for the f-35 so they set us up with a tour.

[@zachhelms3727]

i actually did some work there for a short time, i installed a bunch of air lines out of 3/4 inch steel pipe. it took around a week to get clearance just to go inside, its really a fascinating facility!

[@heshanperera1668]

Our country is millions of steps behind of the US technology.They are the gods of machines . 😍❤️

[@LiteralCrimeRave]

A bit extreme I think.

[@AK-hw9ij]

What country?

[@Rosarioworx]

I’m a Pratt and Whitney mechanic, we build and test all three Variants of the F-135 Engines here in WPB FL. Great video! 👍🏼

[@ismt101]

Did you guys solve all of the engine problems??

[@mukundvashisht6226]

Pls share the blueprints of f-22 engine

[@ismt101]

@@mukundvashisht6226 🤣👍🏾

[@xinjinpiig4062]

@@mukundvashisht6226 😂😂

[@danielirimescu312]

For me F 35 is what we call ferrari in formula one

[@kaito1136]

China after watching the video: *Ctrl + C + V*

[@samjoseph1123]

I am a co pilot in the Indian Navy. I never got a chance to see how an aircraft is assembled and it's great seeing an f35 production line-up. Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers. ( We also share the same name)

[@vardhanshah5283]

Do you fly the Mig 29's?

[@samjoseph1123]

@@vardhanshah5283 no I am a co pilot of e2d Hawkeye. It's a early warning aircraft. Only experienced and the best pilots get to fly the fighter jets like mig 29

[@vardhanshah5283]

That's still wonderful. I hope you'll fly the mig one day!

[@cwisted5308]

@@samjoseph1123 Still extremely impressive! The E2D Hawkeye is an amazing aircraft!

[@harounel-poussah6936]

​@@samjoseph1123 : Indian Naval Air Arm has Kh-31 helicopter as AEW&C and NO E-2D Hawkeye, and there are none on order. IAF uses the Beriev A-50 and the Emb.145 as AWACS. Unless receiving serious mods, E-2 is not suitable for STOBAR use... Maybe if the production of JATOs is resumed? At the present day, E-2D hasn't been exported. Only E-3 users are US-Navy, French-Navy, Taiwan, Mexican-Navy, Japan

[@Mazufa]

Fortunately, Finland also chose Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter! :) We get 64 F-35 fighters here in Finland:) Greetings from Finland!

[@adri1572]

*unfortunately

[@adri1572]

Get ready for loaddds of problems in the following years

[@Mazufa]

@@adri1572 What kind of problems do you mean? Problems with Russia? : D But Eurofighter Typhoon would also have been a good choice, and we could have bought them half as much for the same price.

[@mosasako4679]

@@Mazufa the eurofighter is way better in every way. Maybe they wanted to safe money.

[@DiviAugusti]

@@adri1572 Cutting edge tech will always have kinks to be ironed out in the development stage. It wouldn’t be future tech if not. The anecdotes about these aircraft being unreliable are way out of date and overblown at this point. There is a reason so many countries are buying them.

[@hungtao3873]

I am a Chinese spy,thanks your video and now I know how to modify our J20

[@aitoeyes]

My aunt was actually part of F-35 project team and heard some of the cool episodes and now I’m loving it. I enjoy flying it in Ace Combat 7! XD

[@richmck007]

Of course the Harrier Jump Jet which the F-35 kind of borrowed the concept for their B model. To see it elevate and set down in vertical position is a dream come true if you have a passion for jets of this calibre. A British invention, the HJJ was invented by the Brits in the 60s and come a long way. The original Stealth fighter would also be a dream flight!

[@admiralbeluga6438]

Russia stvol aircraft waving

[@dWFnZWVr]

They didn’t borrow the concept, the British actually develop the STOVL technology for the F-35. The Brits are in fact responsible for around 15% of the F-35’s components. As for the STOVL capabilities, everything from the 3-bearing swivel nozzle, roll ducts, lift fan, etc… they’re all developed in the U.K. by Rolls Royce. After all, why try and replicate the pioneers of STOVL technology when you can just ask them to build it in the first place…🌝

[@kajmak64bit76]

@@dWFnZWVr bruh you guys clearly never heard of Yak-141 ( Yak-41) Freestyler... an old Soviet supersonic VTOL from the 80s... it looks pretty much like F-35 that isn't stealth... it looks better... it didn"t go anywhere because... cough 1991 cough cough... So yeah... that's clearly where F-35 comes from... Yak even sold the plans/tech to Americans in the 90s... so yeah

[@gavinirving8184]

German VFW 191B, Dornier STOVL jet and airliner.

[@andyturbo]

Great video mate! Loved seeing the Australian bound F35 at the end. I think about 40 of our 78 have arrived so far :D

[@the_big_c4375]

Yeah they will all be here by the end of 2023 I think but I also loved seeing that little kangaroo on the f 35 :D

[@robertwolfe2971]

Wait til the cb f35s get their

[@michaelmurray5647]

That was an awesome Video! Its one of my goals in life to become a fighter pilot in the USAF and fly the F-35. Thanks for another awesome video!

[@SamEckholm]

Best of luck!

[@justalpha9138]

It'll be tough, but I believe! NGL, if I am going to join the Air Force, I'd want to fly this thing. It's just so innovative and COOL. :D

[@sferg9582]

I live within 3 miles of Luke AFB in Arizona, and nearly every weekday we're hearing the music of these beasts!!! Thrilling to sit and watch their takeoff and landing exercises. On certain days they are in the air doing tight turning maneuvers and chasing each other around. God Bless Our Military!

[@davidbrittian7340]

Awesome job to have I wish that I had a job such as this in making these fighter jets, the care, responsibility to get it right would be my soul motivation while knowing that you cannot slip at your position simply because our American soldiers someday will be flying this most costly piece of American technology.

[@juschwy2924]

This is very interesting especially for switzerlland, because there are going to buy F-35

[@youbdu2981]

They just bought a crap plane , and it’s gonna be more expensive that they think 😂😂

[@verden2323]

@@youbdu2981 lmao seriously f35 is expensive and worth it its a multirole fighter it doesnt mean its bad on air to air its already bad it can do many things other jet cant like close air support,air to air combat,bombing,recon also if its trash do have any proof?Just because its expensive program doesnt mean f35 is expensive a single aircraft cost up to 78 million add the fact thats its spec and easy to produce not that bad And also calling it overprice is dumb yes its program is expensive but tge fighter itself and the nation that buying it is worth it

[@andreipaulavets7234]

@@youbdu2981 I hope you are joking, this thing scores 20 to 1 and cost only 2 of a 4th gen aircraft. Switzerland men know how to spend money better. Even so there is still a misconception of buying a unit, not a tool, therefore you not determine by pcs cost but delivered effect per buck. It's like instead of buying a PC you are buying calculator because it's cheaper, ridiculous 😌

[@andreipaulavets7234]

@@verden2323 Yeah, simply if you have money to buy a f-35 why do you need to spend your money on a crap like 4th gen jets, there actually is no alternatives for the effect per money. They score 20 to 1, when you look from this perspective it's cheap) you need 20 4th gen jets + disposable pilots and luck to fight and how much does it cost?

[@Albertkallal]

@@youbdu2981 why is it going to be more expensive? The F35 costs less then Rafale, and less then Typhoon Typhoon: 120 million per copy Rafale: 94 million per copy. F35: 77 million per copy. So, how is the F35 high cost when it costs less to buy then most 4th gen jets with good features? Same goes for per hour to fly - F35 is less then Typhoon or Rafale: Rafale: $21,104 per hour. Typhoon: $22,000 per hour. F35: $16,952 per hour Right now, a F35 requires less ground crews and hours of maintains then even a F16 to fly. So, where is this high cost you speak of coming from then?

[@chrisguillen1495]

Did you get a chance to look at the reverse engineering department?

[@Robertmacmedia]

Great video thanks to all our military service members who are serving our country and let's never forget our great veterans 🇺🇸

[@richardsmith7104]

I used to have a freight company whose main job was to transport engines and lift fans for the F-35.

[@finlay9394]

Eurofighter is the best

[@Greek66]

The f-22 raptor still looks better then the f-35 and the f-4 phantom looks better then both of them. ( yes im a sucker for twin jet engines )

[@TimFromLA]

Awesome video, Sir. I'm glad I'm a U.S. citizen. I have a video request. Since you are an officer with the Air Force, can you do something on the infamous Area 51?

[@tymatheny1897]

Dude we had boat races in my town and the f35 did a air show 3 days in a row for like 20 min each it was spectacular

[@BigMac-gq5vp]

thats a fucking expensive 20min

[@mrjerry2296]

Russia watching this video - 👀 📝

[@ottopike6000]

Dude, obviously they use robots. Car manufacturers use exactly the same ones.

[@telinoz1975]

Yep. Robots are everywhere these days in manufacturing. I suspect this was the first factory he has seen.

[@sosloppy6890]

Hey man! Great video, as always! I just entered the DEP (Air Force) and just got back from MEPS, hoping to get my top job as UAS Sensor Operator. It would be cool if you get a chance to do a video with that mos

[@SamEckholm]

Awesome to hear! Best of luck to you.

[@nathanielcorbray2950]

Yeah, it's a nice set of wing

[@otto.m]

My military service starts on 2nd of january and I will be maintaining these pieces of art😎

[@aandc2005]

I'd like to see Lockheed make twin engine fighter jet using the same engines from the F-35...like a totally new redesigned F-15 with stealth and call it something different. Two of those egines would really kick ass!!!

[@angelinasa1031]

Imagine the amount of speed that warbird would have…

[@bah2vi]

F22 is a twin engine fighter jet that is stealth capable and made by lockheed martin. I don't really know if it has F35 engines since the engine shape of the F22 is very different.

[@Hunterxrt]

@@bah2vi F-22's engine is Pratt & Whitney F-119PW100.F-35 uses the Pratt & Whitney F-135

[@bah2vi]

@@Hunterxrt I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

[@gamm8939]

NGAD will probably have two engines, better than the F135s

[@leekim3362]

I worked there and left last year right before covid hit. Wanna see what has been changed since then.

[@qfastqfast]

We wear masks and green zone parking was a free for all .. that’s all that really changed 😂

[@rameshrame3704]

Where the unit is located .....

[@leekim3362]

@@qfastqfast No way. I always wanted to park there but did not have any chance to get a pass.

[@ncwolfe]

@@leekim3362 Well it's over now anyway, green zone parking was reinstated in July.

[@mytruthslays1303]

It hasn't changed, just folks being forced to mask.....which most still don't.

[@troutwarrior6735]

I live near a marine corps air station and every week I see f-35bs flying around my house. It's truly surreal to see them in person.

[@TyroneBeiron]

Wow, neat production (I mean your video, too) Sam. You make a great spokesperson. 'Brick' sure had that glint of love in his eye when he spoke of his office. The B model is just great. I'm hoping my flag 🇸🇬 gets the approval for them!

[@LiteralCrimeRave]

Don't really understand why Singapore went with the B model. Do you guys not have runways?

[@TyroneBeiron]

@@LiteralCrimeRave F35B were approved last year. SG is a tiny compact and densely urbanised island. I think the VTOL was more a matter fo flexibility to allow RSAF to integrate ops with US-UK carriers. Air-refuelling capabilities will extend their reach.

[@LiteralCrimeRave]

@@TyroneBeiron Makes sense.

[@kimthien1435]

Despite the high development costs, the F35 is proving itself to be a real golden egg laying hen , bringing high benefits to global arms sales to the us ,if only l could test drive it .

[@XX-zd4sl]

Not the U.S. those weapon sales go to companies like boeing lockheed etc it doesn’t benefit american tax payers like you say it does.

[@varunkoganti9067]

Can't it handle the German 109 in guns on?

[@XX-zd4sl]

@Thirsty Sexpert it’s 2021 trickle down economics are laughable and don’t work .

[@warcrimeenjoyer219]

@@XX-zd4sland it has created over 250,000 high paying jobs

[@mytruthslays1303]

@@XX-zd4sl do you have any idea how absolutely stupid you are making yourself look?

[@WhenWhereWhy]

🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰PAKISTAN AIR FORCE ❤❤❤ THEY EXACTLY KNOW HOW TO FLY THE F16❤ ask to the indian air force😂😂😂

[@johnsebo7370]

Was there for a tour of facility around 2005, while working with RCAF. The last of the F-16 were being manufactured at that time. Was cool then and still is..

[@tanpengjoo7205]

What ever model the USA MADE ARE are the best.

[@joebloggs8254]

The JSF is very much built by many partnering countries, if they send back completed sections, is that truly MADE IN USA?

[@reidevanson181]

China watching this taking notes like:

[@Avigeek23]

No cuz this is so real😂

[@nathanhansen1846]

I got to see the F35 in Stuart, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando last year. An absolutely amazing jet and it’s so cool up close. And the demo pilot is a female, and that’s absolutely amazing.

[@scarecrow108productions7]

Yep. Kristen "Beo" Wolfe, I believe...that's her

[@nathanhansen1846]

@@scarecrow108productions7 yep. She’s amazing

[@daradicalcavy5235]

Okay but seriously they should offer flights in a special weapon pod or something like that would be incredible

[@Willis-xh2zx]

Im joining the airforce after school, and am hoping to pilot an f35. This is very interesting

[@alvaro93364]

I see these fly every day. Love the roar. Nice to know what actually goes on inside the base. The roar is Amazing. Though when it passes right above you at 1000 feet, it does hurt your ears.

[@carterkopacki9625]

Love living close to the base

[@syedhafidzzz8371]

This guy deserves more subscribers and support. Short saying he is underrated

[@Theo-nd2gm]

I once saw on next to me it was so cool, my personal fav is the F/A 18

[@SemiCollin]

nice, my favorite is the F-2 Viper Zero

[@EDGAR15ish]

I work right next to the plant in ft worth and the sound of those jets taking off is bad ass 🤪

[@noobstertontropolisburgpoi8096]

Would have thought much of what you showed here to be classified. This is probably your coolest episode, ever. When Brick offered to put you in the weapons bay, you should have counter-offered to ride on an external hardpoint. Test flights don't need stealth, that would have made for some great shots.

[@phillcom3]

Final production isn't relay highly classified on any project. You can't tell any technical data from it

[@Diossvk]

Impressive machine, just impressive. A marvel of engineering.

[@firstlast9731]

Now I'm questioning if I wanna be Air Force special tactics or pilot. Smh back to the drawing board. lol

[@phoenix-king779]

Just be a pilot in airsoft.

[@-ABC-]

Be a TACP or SR

[@firstlast9731]

@@phoenix-king779 lol ye no

[@firstlast9731]

@@-ABC- I was thinking more PJ/CRO but ok

[@educastellini]

-Congratulations for the video and video and for the information .... !!! -I, as a fan of American fighter technology, think that the F-35 is really the ideal 5th generation fighter for NATO, at least a decade ahead of the Russians and Chinese, in fact the Russians. -But the video is cool, and I understand it's a state secret, but there could be more, for example: -They could have put the kid on a real F-35 simulator even if it was a test interface with fewer features or a demo view, instead of using the F/A-18 training simulator with the HUD just in front (if its not I really disappointed with the glass interface you show on simulator). -The cool thing would be to show the entire system with the helmet with augmented reality interacting with the controls and full C3, almost like the Iron Man's helmet that would impress buyers in the world despite the integrated augmented reality interface even google has done then... -The guys from SAAB were on TV in my actual country when they presented the Grippen here and added with a value lower than the F-16 of the reliable vector along with the 5th generation avionics, the military of my country and the Canadians won, who even exchanged the F/A-18 for Grippen as a cheap 4.5 generation option to 5th generation. - Impress more the competitors around the world whether those inside NATO or outside will start to force the envelope, waiting for the 6th generation of American fighter jets 20 years ahead of the rest of the world...!!!

[@Albertkallal]

Video's of the helmet display are on YT, but FEW real ones are hard to find. This one shows a landing on the HMS q - the cool hover graphic even shows the jet at 77% power - very rare footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2GsdKGmnd-XgKM

[@stn7172]

America has something better hidden

[@Mike-ym6rl]

Sorry to break it to you young man, only 29% of the F-35 are operational, Sad, but true.

[@TonyChan-eh3nz]

Because most of the maintenance infrastructure hasn’t been built yet. That’s a problem with congress, not the plane.

[@LiterallyMojo]

Its 48%. And is expected to jump to 85% once maintenance facilities finished construction

[@CreativeRelaxation]

I must say.. the F 35 is one of the most beautiful fighter jets i've ever seen.

[@maybeasian5725]

not as beautiful as the f22 tho

[@gigachad3327]

The Russian Sukhoi SU-30MKI Is the MOST Buetiful

[@maybeasian5725]

@@gigachad3327 agreed

[@menlay2k]

@@gigachad3327 the worst fighter*

[@mosasako4679]

Its behind eurofighter snd f22

[@elmar541]

The one that takes off at the end is an Australian RAAF F35A

[@goodputin4324]

Good for you

[@elmar541]

@@goodputin4324 THANK YOU MAN :)

[@telinoz1975]

Yep, a decent decision. Unlike their LHD choice...

[@elmar541]

@@telinoz1975 LHD decision wasnt that bad. Was more of a response to natural disasters and civil strife in Australia's developing Oceania neighbours than of near-pear war fighting objective

[@TedGiddingsplanes]

The F-35 Lightning II is the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built. Designed as a 5th-generation multi-role fighter, the F-35 can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Now when it comes to engineering such an incredible piece of machinery, I had always wondered what

[@carkid7640]

No f22 is

[@es9221]

@@carkid7640F22 is the most capable air SUPERIORITY fighter. Not the most advanced fighter.

[@santoshadhikari1978]

One of the most finest and marvelous engineering one can see and imagine....absolute beauty just takes your breathe away😍

[@farzana6676]

God bless America. God bless freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Gamma-id6xe]

Sam I hope to be a F35A Pilot for the German Air force in the Future. This aircraft is just incredible and a wonderful piece of modern technology. thank you for showing us so many different planes and helicopters and all the men and women who serve for a better world.

[@bling__brute6048]

Lmao i litterally went to an airshow in Portland yesterday and saw one of these mfs. I so badly wanted to see it go lift fan up, but it never did. With it’s afterburners it litterally shook and vibrated my bones. Unfortunately, i think it was an A variant so no VTOL. Also i was suprised that PDX got these things. I knew about the F16s tho.

[@ciberthej]

Sam, you have stolen every single one of my dreams, and i congratulate you. I'm so jealous of you!

[@chrisUSA]

I'm very thankful that we have a dedicated personnel like Tony Wilson on our side. Thank you Mr. Wilson for your service.

[@Trulte60]

Russia left the chat..

[@aerospaceguy4639]

Alternate title: How Fat Amy's are made

[@americanmink8744]

Only fat chick i want to date.... Shut up don't judge me....

[@bestamerica]

hi A S... ' what country is a fat amy

[@Realpilotboyy]

Russia's SU-75: I believe im new to the group

[@nyannyan123456]

Looks like a cheap knock off , and at least a year from an actual flight.

[@scarecrow108productions7]

@@nyannyan123456 yeah from the canceled Boeing X-32. Look at the intake...

[@Albertkallal]

Well, at least the Su-75 Single engine to save money? (yes - just like F35) Lower cost then a lot of existing 4th gen jets (yes- just like F35). has stealth - just like F35. So, Sukhoi just look at the market. They see NOTHING but every country lined up to by the F35. So, they looked at what is selling in HUGE numbers - and said, hum, we should join this party. So, this looks to be a good idea on their part - and it is VERY MUCH proof of the F35 concept.

[@cedriceric9730]

It's not stealthy

[@Albertkallal]

@@cedriceric9730 While the F35 has a lower RCS and better stealth then the F22? The Su-75 is NOT 100% designed around full (very high) stealth, but the concept on paper is still a good idea. You can offer "some" stealth - and that's a good start. All you want is to drop down the engagement range below that of your enemy. But, the idea of a lower cost singe engine jet - with 5th gen features? yes, the concept is a good idea. as noted, since the F35 has dropped below the price of Rafale, and Typhoon, then it has become VERY hard to sell those jets. They are all choosing the F35. The head of Air Bus has been waring about this. He recent stated that two advanced programs in Europe cannot be sustained - they need ONE program. The Typhoon is great, but they did not sell enough to bring the price down. F35 cost (per copy). Lot 1: 279 million per copy Lot 2: 208 million per copy Lot 3: 162 million per copy Lot 4: 140 million per copy Lot 5: 130 million per copy Lot 6: 125 million per copy Lot 7: 116 million per copy Lot 8: 109 million per copy and get this? from Pratt & Whitney: They have already cut the price by MORE THEN HALF from 2009 to 2018. (again: the engine now is HALF the cost in 2018 as it was in 2009. So, yes, the F35 has dropped, and the next lot is being quoted at 77 million - and it include a engine. Lot 14: 77 million. so, we see the Typhoon is stuck at the SAME price as lot 6 F35 production. As you can see, the more F35's you make, the lower the price becomes!!! The competition to the F35 is now royal screwed. They waited MUCH too long to start their 5+ gen programs. So, now they have nothing to sell for the next 15 years. But MORE worse is without a competive jet, the F35 sold well and NOW has reached that magic market price. Teh lower price will sell more jets, and more jets = lower price. Lockheed will now do nothing but print money for 15 years. Had the competitors come out with a better jet - then F35 would not get all that market. For the next 10 years, 1 in 2.5 fighter jets made and sold on TOTAL WORLD wide sales will be a F35!!! (40% total). The rest (60% will be fought over by Dassault, Boing, Saab, Eurofighter, Sukhoi etc.). We not seen such high production numbers since perhaps the cold war, or say 40 years ago. India: 15 Tejas jets per year production. Typhoon: 36 left to build - the factory is on life support - they will build those 36 over 2+ years. F35: during covid slowdown? They built 131. They now make and sell more F35's in ONE month then what most nations sell in one year! This is how the British lost the motor cycle market to Japan. If you let the competition sell to much? They reach a point in which they are building and selling BETTER products at a lower price!!! This is like trying to sell flip phones when everyone is buying a smartphone. Well, you can sell flip phones at less cost. But you are beyond screwed if smartphones start to cost less!!!! So F35 competitors did not upgrade their product. They are now in risk of losing their ability to even build and sell fighter jets. Intel can blow 2+ billion on one chip. But then they sell like hot cakes for $200 each. The F35 has reached that market price point in which you would be silly to buy anything else for that price. Worse yet? Others don't have anything to offer for 15 years. And when they come out, their costs will be VERY high per copy. (and so many nations will have already bought F35's, their market size will be rather small). No one worried when the F35 was going for 175 million for ONE copy!!! but now its at 77 million. You can't compete at that price. so that new Su-75? They just looked at what is going to eat the market in terms of sales, and then said: Why don't we offer something similar. Single engine, next gen technology- So they are looking to grab part of that F35 pie. In fact ALL next gen jets will be similar in this way. It really comes down to what they can offer. But the tempest and FCAS programs in Europe are going to build super high cost jets - and I don't know what they will finally cook up - but they REALLY waited too long!!! So, Sukhoi is looking to grab some of this wide open market because they all waited too long, and thus a great opportunity exists. In fact, I think the EU vendors should have considered a Su-75 concept to hold them over until the their advanced 5+ gen programs are done. But they have NOTHING to offer right now. F35 will win competition after competition, since it is now lower cost, and has more advanced technology. the others are stuck trying to sell flip phones when everyone is buying smartphones so to speak. Be it smartphones, Motorcycles or fighter jets? It is a high risk adventure to think you can skip a whole generation of technology and not suffer badly in the marketplace.

[@kojo_gtv8228]

How I wish I have enough money to purchase one of these birds....not for wars, but to scare my friends when they mess up with me....🤣🤣😀😀😀🤣😀😍

[@dustyimage981]

Great production. Very informative, entertaining and well edited!

[@SamEckholm]

I appreciate that ☺️

[@carlindurfee7566]

@@SamEckholm how were you able to get this tour and video it? What was the process. You have 150k subscribers which is good but for this I would have expected you to be a very well known KZbinr

[@SamEckholm]

@@carlindurfee7566 Almost 2M views ain’t bad. They recognized the quality of my work and invited me out!

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

I work at P&WC and I am proud that one of our powerplants are in the F35. Bravo Lockheed Martin.

[@maddoghamm2624]

I’m so excited, I can’t wait! 😊

[@danishbegmirza]

You are so lucky to get this tour. Thank you for sharing your visit. It is truly an amazing aircraft, and you presented it very nicely! 👍

[@SnackPack913]

I applied to Lockheed after getting my MSME, they never called me back lol. Maybe after a few years experience

[@057rcbartman]

great insight mate , thanks , im envious .lol one question ... is there any science in the colouring? I always imagined a jet painted light sky blue for enemies.... hard to see? or is that a silly question? lol I have a killer shot of two flying mid air i took in my home town.

[@SamEckholm]

Great question. There is some top secret stealth coating they use that seems to be the Greyish color. Would be cool to see others though!

[@ambush1242]

Camouflage Gray is a neutral tone that works in more scenarios than one distinct shade of blue.

[@nitacamiloza51]

SU-27 to 34 has the Blue Color but basically for this plane it's a stealth fighter and stealth mostly need the color not just because it's hard to see but it has technology behind too.

[@infamous3920]

i live in the area and I always see these bad boys rippin through the sky

[@רחלאלמוג-פ9ג]

🇮🇱🇮🇱🔯🕎🌠👑 F 35 Th f35 lwher ethe Wrlds most advanced. 1. 3 ציפיות..🗣️ M🗣️. M. Som eckholm , לפני som eckholm.. שנתיים

[@11window12]

Saw an Israeli F35 over Tel Aviv beach doing acrobatic displays for independence day. Absolutely incredible. Absolute beauty

[@logitech1928]

4:21 awesome Jurassic World reference, nice touch!

[@Andstronaut]

My favorite jet is the F-15!

[@Nightsd01]

Wow - this is one of the most incredible videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. How the hell does this not have 10M views like some dumb cat video 😂

[@jakeoht791]

I work for a company that makes parts for the f35. Sadly we don’t get as much Lockeed contracts as we do Boeing . It’s very cool to see where they end up.

[@sanjeevjangir3997]

I wd like to work with you dear. “Flying Machine “ when this name comes in mind , it’s my morning.

[@adrienne3334]

Thank you very much Sam for the behind the scenes at Lockheed Martin, it sure was very interesting, even more so the flight simulator. Look forward to more future videos...gratitude to you.

[@MrSeamane]

Check out refueling A-10 Thunderbolt II kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpyze6Gteax1rJo

[@darvinbaroi4096]

This is why I love America.

[@dukenukem5392]

Remind me again why no other country but America gets f-22s but can get f-35s?

[@FFE-js2zp]

I worked in LM bldg 200 for several years. The real thing that stands out in person is how that ONE MILE LONG indoor assembly line was jam packed throughout WWII. Now there might be twelve F-35s at any given time and it’s eerily quiet.

[@hanksimon1023]

More robots, fewer people... ;-). And, like you said, a higher volume production line for WWII.

[@FFE-js2zp]

@@hanksimon1023 There are no robots on the LM line. It’s just more and more money for less and less. The singular lesson of WWII was quantity obliterates quality. But that won’t steal $trillions from the taxpayer.