U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Function: Multirole Fighter
Service Date: 2011
Speed: 1,200 mph
Crew: One
Production: 1,763 (planned)
Commentary: USAF’s F-35A will replace its current force of F-16 and A-10 aircraft with a stealthy multirole fighter that will comprise the bulk of USAF’s fighter fleet for up to 50 years.