F-35 AA-1 roll-out pics exclusive from Flight Global

[signatory]

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http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2006/07/06/Navigation/177/207678/Pictures+Exclusive+first+photos+of+Lockheed+Martin+F-35+Joint+Strike+Fighter+ahead+of+official.html

[saigonsmuggler]

Excellent... looks deadly!

[Hellfish]

I think it's a lot sexier looking than the F-22.

[Bert]

Oh my, that's sexy. I don't care if they're blackmailing us, or if we have to consult congress every time we have to refuel it, WE NEED IT! If only for the eye candy.

[Gothjod]

Smooth Fellow... Looks Great

[Chairborne_Ranger]

Wait, all those flags on the last pic. Does that mean each of those countries (INCLUDING CANADA?) is getting an F-35?

[signatory]

hm the first pic is nice, on the other ones it looks fat and heavy with some nasty humps... but I guess if you're into that then ok by all means :)

But I also think the F-4 Phantom is sexy so never mind...

[signatory]

Wait, all those flags on the last pic. Does that mean each of those countries (INCLUDING CANADA?) is getting an F-35?

no just involved in the project at different levels or with intent to buy, I don't think anyone actually ordered it yet ? Except 5 jets to the USAF.

[wolfrider]

Wait, all those flags on the last pic. Does that mean each of those countries (INCLUDING CANADA?) is getting an F-35?
No, it means they all paid at least $125 mln each for participating in the program. Not cheap, considering that just UK is getting what they wants (but UK paid $2 bln).

[Resurrection]

Nah... As signatory said, it looks pretty fat.

[Ratamacue]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Hope that someone can get higher-res versions at some point.

[WarriorMonk]

I think it's a lot sexier looking than the F-22.

HERESY!!!!!!

*runs*

[ColonialMarine0431]

Sweet !!!!

[goat89]

Dam those pics look nice signatory! Good work!

[STIG]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Hope that someone can get higher-res versions at some point.

ask and ye shall recieve

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/149/f35jointstrikefighterjsfwallpa.jpg


HI RES (http://wallpapers.lunarpages.net/free-wallpapers/transport/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF_wallpaper18.jpg)

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/8480/f35jointstrikefighterjsfwallpa1.jpg


HI RES (http://wallpapers.lunarpages.net/free-wallpapers/transport/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF2.html)

http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/149/f35jointstrikefighterjsfwallpa.jpg

HI RES (http://wallpapers.lunarpages.net/free-wallpapers/transport/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF10.html)

http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/149/f35jointstrikefighterjsfwallpa.jpg


HI RES (http://wallpapers.lunarpages.net/free-wallpapers/transport/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF7.html)

http://img449.imageshack.us/img449/149/f35jointstrikefighterjsfwallpa.jpg

HI RES (http://wallpapers.lunarpages.net/free-wallpapers/transport/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF/F-35_Joint_Strike_Fighter_JSF12.html)

[ColonialMarine0431]

I'm getting a woodie.......:cantbeli:

[Ratamacue]

ask and ye shall recieveI meant pics of the newly-painted F-35, not the X-35, but thanks anyway.

[Kilgor]

So much better looking that the boeing JSF !

[Ratamacue]

So much better looking that the boeing JSF !I kind of liked the redesign of the X-32 that would've been the production F-32. Of course, that redesign is one of the reasons that Boeing lost the contract. You can see the concept images here:

http://www.jsf.mil/gallery/gal_photo_cdp_boe_misc.htm

The McDonnell Douglas/Northrop Grumman/BAe design is pretty cool looking too, but was eliminated from the JSF competition during the Concept Definition/Design Research phase:

http://www.jsf.mil/gallery/gal_photo_cddr_mda-ngc-bae.htm

[STIG]

I meant pics of the newly-painted F-35, not the X-35, but thanks anyway.

checked the AF site, seems they havent uploaded the F 35 pics yet...oh well

[usm2b]

THis plane definitly has a little myspace syndrome. You know... it only looks sexy in pictures with certain angles. The first picture is the sexy picture, the last one looks kinda hott too...the others should not have been taken.

[Kilgor]

I kind of liked the redesign of the X-32 that would've been the production F-32. Of course, that redesign is one of the reasons that Boeing lost the contract. You can see the concept images here:

http://www.jsf.mil/gallery/gal_photo_cdp_boe_misc.htm

The McDonnell Douglas/Northrop Grumman/BAe design is pretty cool looking too, but was eliminated from the JSF competition during the Concept Definition/Design Research phase:

http://www.jsf.mil/gallery/gal_photo_cddr_mda-ngc-bae.htm

Ah.. the canopy looks a bit better, but that airduct is a face only a mother could love :(

[nullterm]

Ah.. the canopy looks a bit better, but that airduct is a face only a mother could love :(

Still suffers from looking like a flying dustvac.

[Ratamacue]

Ah.. the canopy looks a bit better, but that airduct is a face only a mother could love :(It reminds me of the F-8 Crusader and A-7 Corsair, both of which I think are awesome-looking aircraft, and the latter of which filled a similar strike role. But that's just me.

[AirForceOne]

So much better looking that the boeing JSF !

Yes the Boeing JSF had this big ass hole in the front. A missle goes right in it and the pilot is ****ed.

[3rdMillhouse]

I think it's a lot sexier looking than the F-22.


I think their sexyness is equal, I'm looking forward to see this beauty flying for the IDF.

[teleloe]

Its fun to fly in BF2 :)

[AOCBravo2004]

It reminds me of the F-8 Crusader and A-7 Corsair, both of which I think are awesome-looking aircraft, and the latter of which filled a similar strike role. But that's just me.

Yeah, looking at the X-32 and I think Revenge of the SLUFF.

[Jeff|Teufel|Hunden]

i hope i get to work on the freakin f-35 :)

[Hutz]

Wait, all those flags on the last pic. Does that mean each of those countries (INCLUDING CANADA?) is getting an F-35?

Some numbers (investment in millions US):

United Kingdom
$2056

Italy
$1028

Netherlands
$800

Turkey
$175

Australia
$150

Canada
$150

Norway
$125

Denmark
$125

From http://www.journal.dnd.ca/engraph/Vol6/no1/08-Techno_e.asp

[eATS]

I meant pics of the newly-painted F-35, not the X-35, but thanks anyway.

ha ha ha...

[ozumn]

One ugly plane.

[James]

Yes the Boeing JSF had this big ass hole in the front. A missle goes right in it and the pilot is ****ed.

Yeah, okay...

[Keegan]

I heard it will cost Australia $180 million each for one of these 'things', whereas the F22 was around $110 million. I think Australia's investment isnt going to pay off.....

[Snoshi]

So will IAF get this jet?

[king_nothing100]

Not cheap, considering that just UK is getting what they wants (but UK paid $2 bln).

Not exactly getting all that we want.

[signatory]

comment from another site


I feel like sitting on a park bench and throwing it some breadcrumbs.

:) :)

[SeanAshi]

So will IAF get this jet?
I believe Israel is planning on buying about 100 F-35s.

[IDF-Godzilla]

I wish the US will allow Israel to modify this one, although it seems imposible.

[ozumn]

Israel to buy 100? where the hell do you guys get all yer money????? or do you get some special deal?

[Bert]

Israel to buy 100? where the hell do you guys get all yer money????? or do you get some special deal?
They get monetary aid earmarked for use with U.S. defense contractors, but it's not enough to pay for even half of the deal. The Israeli economy is growing, I can see why they can afford it.

[signatory]

+ it's only 100 and you don't pay for them all in advance... it's not that horrible actually.

[oswald]

They have one version - I forget, VTOL maybe? - at the National Air and Spcae Museum Udvar-Hazy complex out near Dulles if you ever get the chance
http://www.***********.com/images/wash-dc/nasm06.jpg

[3rdMillhouse]

Yes the Boeing JSF had this big ass hole in the front.
rofl rofl LOL

[JustYourAverageJoe]

Simply spectacular, thats all I have to say. :)

[Bert]

It's the Lightning II.

http://today.*******.com/stocks/QuoteCompanyNewsArticle.aspx?view=CN&symbol=&storyID=2006-07-07T164538Z_01_N07205121_RTRIDST_0_ARMS-LOCKHEED-FIGHTER.XML&pageNumber=1&WTModLoc=InvArt-C1-ArticlePage1&sz=13

[signatory]

LM LII

oh dear....

[socom6]

Hmmm LIGHTNING II. A great name blazed with glory in honour of the legendary Lockheed P38 LIGHTNING. I like it.:D

[Bert]

Hmmm LIGHTNING II. A great name blazed with glory in honour of the legendary Lockheed P38 LIGHTNING. I like it.:D
Not to mention the English Electric Lightning.

I love the symbology in that this is literally the Lightning II for both major partners. :)

[Macaca]

It's the Lightning II.

Lightning II.. all version II 's are bad luck imho. The legacy of the original cant be beaten. (a tiny chance only if WW III breaks loose and humans surive). And notice this (from http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2006/07/07/207685/USAF+names+Lockheed+Martin's+F-35+JSF+the+Lightning.html ):


You voted for Black Mamba, but the US Air Force decided differently and so Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has now been christened.

Lightning II? It doesnt even suit the plane! Its to versatile, light and small for that. Black Mamba? It isnt even black.. and why Mamba? A snake.. whats wrong with people?

Well.. whatever.. its a very beatiful plane indeed.. maybe a female version of F22 Raptor? (please dont hit me)

PS: Dutch: "de effvvijvendertig, de Bliksem Twee!" ... neeee!

[Ratamacue]

Lightning II.. all version II 's are bad luck imho. The legacy of the original cant be beaten. (a tiny chance only if WW III breaks loose and humans surive). What about the Phantom II?

[saigonsmuggler]

yeah phantom is perfect... stealthy right?

[signatory]

Lightning II

Lightning (Ground Strike)

II = 2 JDAM



Hah, I solved the puzzle.

[He219]

Couple from Today's Pix, June 7th, 2006

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England speaks in front of the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter after it was unveiled in a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, July 7, 2006. The aircraft has been officially named the Lightning II to evoke similarly named US and British warplanes of the past, the air force chief of staff said. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Deputy U.S. Secretary of Defense Gordon England, second from right, speaks to reporters with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, right, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, left, and Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, second third from right, and other officials in front off the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter after it was unveiled in a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, July 7, 2006. Looking on from the back left are Lt. Gen. John Castellaw, Gen. T. Michael Mosely, Rear Adm. Steve Enewold, Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief and Admiral John Nathman. The aircraft has been officially named the Lightning II. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Lockheed Martin president Ralph Heath, center, is shown next to the Joint Strike Fighter after it was unveiled in a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, July 7, 2006. The aircraft has been officially named the Lightning II. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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The Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter logo on the tail section is shown after it was unveiled in a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday, July 7, 2006. The aircraft has been officially named the Lightning II. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

[Noob Brit]

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3299/headhomev029ax.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Sand Man]

I kind of liked the redesign of the X-32 that would've been the production F-32. Of course, that redesign is one of the reasons that Boeing lost the contract. You can see the concept images here:

http://www.jsf.mil/gallery/gal_photo_cdp_boe_misc.htm

The McDonnell Douglas/Northrop Grumman/BAe design is pretty cool looking too, but was eliminated from the JSF competition during the Concept Definition/Design Research phase:

http://www.jsf.mil/gallery/gal_photo_cddr_mda-ngc-bae.htm

What's with aircraft designers nowadays? They can't even design anything as cool and sleek looking like an F15 or an F16 ... What's with all that huge intake?

And this one below reminds me of a pigeon ...

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/12798.jpg

[socom6]

Where is the the thread that asked what we would name the F35 JSF?

[Noob Brit]

^^
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1446362#post1446362

[oswald]

or this one
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=81390&highlight=f-35

[-Max2-]

The F-35 looks like the Mini-Me version of the F-22...lol

http://www.sf-film.dk/austinpowers/images/mini_me_dr_evil.jpg


Anyway, nice pics. p-)

[Fenna]

I like the way they thought about the fact that the British would be using it aswell, and both the USA and UK have both operated aircraft called the Lightning.

[Generation Kill]

so which fighter is better performance wise? this or the f22?

[usm2b]

It almost looks like a flying tank in those pictures on page 4

[Ratamacue]

so which fighter is better performance wise? this or the f22?It's not really a matter of better. They're designed for different roles. The Raptor is intended to replace the F-15, and as such is faster (and can supercruise), has a longer range, and a more powerful radar, but is optimized for air-to-air combat with a secondary air-to-ground role. The F-35 is meant to replace the F-16, has newer and more advanced avionics, and is optimized for subsonic flight and the air-to-ground/strike role, with a secondary air-to-air capability.

[Makaveli]

Look's like a beast. Is 1,000 lb or 2,000 lb the maximum weight of weapons it can hold in each bomb bay?

[usm2b]

Look's like a beast. Is 1,000 lb or 2,000 lb the maximum weight of weapons it can hold in each bomb bay?


I'm going to guess each bay...becuase if it would be a horribly inneffective fighter if it could only hold 1 1000pound bomb and no missiles for defense/offense. I remember reading that this will replace the a10...and if it can only hold 1000 pounds of arsenal, it would just not be feasable.

[eATS]

Loadout explained here

http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/planes/q0163.shtml

[Kilgor]

Aparently the electric generator can provide enough power for direct energy weapons to be used for the first time on a fighter this size. Should be a very interesting life for the F35.

[signatory]

Look's like a beast. Is 1,000 lb or 2,000 lb the maximum weight of weapons it can hold in each bomb bay?

In short, internally it can carry 2 x 2000 lbs JDAM.

(except, the F-35B can carry only 2 x 1000 lbs)

The other main weapon being integrated is the Small Diameter Bomb, of which it can carry a total of 8 internally. (I think 6 on F-35B)

In addition to the bombs, 2 Air to Air missiles can be fitted at the same time.

(distributed in 2 internal weapons bays, 4 stores)

[siberian tiger]

Some numbers (investment in millions US):

United Kingdom
$2056

Italy
$1028

Netherlands
$800

Turkey
$175

Australia
$150

Canada
$150

Norway
$125

Denmark
$125

From http://www.journal.dnd.ca/engraph/Vol6/no1/08-Techno_e.asp

I new that the UK was the biggest US partner in the F-35 programme but i`m really suprised to see how mutch the Italians and Dutchs have invested, i thought Australia and Canada would be next to the UK but in reallity they are in the same place has the other countries in the programme of the $100 milliion plus something investments.

[signatory]

I new that the UK was the biggest US partner in the F-35 programme but i`m really suprised to see how mutch the Italians and Dutchs have invested, i thought Australia and Canada would be next to the UK but in reallity they are in the same place has the other countries in the programme of the $100 milliion plus something investments.

Italy got something Canada and Australia don't.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3922/garibaldi678eafa9zf.jpg

[Mangusta CBT]

Italy got

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3922/garibaldi678eafa9zf.jpg
p-) p-)

http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/num/images/num_flyover3.jpg