F-35 Lightnig II Uncovered: Inside the $1 Trillion Stealth Fighter Dominating the Skies
The F-35 is a family of three variants: F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL), F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL), and F-35C carrier-capable version. The aircraft first flew in 2006, with IOC achieved by the F-35B in July 2015, the F-35A in August 2016, and the F-35C in early 2019. As of mid-2025, more than 1,170 F-35s have been delivered worldwide,…