Kit aereo Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF in scala 1/72 - Modello Airfix.Cosa c'è dentro:Kit di modellismo in plastica, foglio di istruzioni, foglio di verniciatura e decalcomanie.Schemi:Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF, No. 600 (City of London) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Air Force, Manston, Kent, Inghilterra, agosto 1940 (B)Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF, No. 54 Operational Training Unit, Royal Air Force Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, Inghilterra, dicembre 1940. (A)
Boeing EA-18G Growler Yellow Jackets electronic attack aircraft kit in 1/48 scale - Meng Model. This latest MENG model LS-019 is 378 mm long and 285 mm wide after assembly. The kit includes pre-cut stainless steel PE parts, pre-cut paint masks and two paint schemes. It is equipped with precise ALQ-99 high/low-band jammers, ALQ-218V(2) tactical receivers and electronic warfare antennas. Specially designed and attachable main masts allow easy replacement of electronic pods or external fuel tanks. The kit includes AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles. This kit includes precise ALQ-99 high/low-band jamming pods, ALQ-218V(2) tactical receivers and AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles. The electronic warfare antennas on the fuselage surface are realistic. Details on both sides of the new forward fuselage are excellently reproduced. The folding wing can be built in folded or unfolded position. Flaps and slats can be installed in retracted or unfolded position. Horizontal stabilizers and rudders are movable. The cockpit and interior equipment of the two-seater version are replicated accurately. Two U.S. Navy pilot characters with realistic gestures and finely replicated suit and equipment are included. Two flight helmet options are available. Specially designed pluggable main pylons allow easy replacement of electronic pods, external fuel tanks and AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missiles. Pre-cut stainless steel PE parts are included to replicate the precision details inside the nozzles. Paint scheme A is the high-visibility livery of the aircraft of Lt. Col. M.J. Simpson, commander of VAQ-138 "Yellow Jackets," and Lt. Col. BL. Jones, electronic warfare officer, stationed at Misawa Air Base in Japan in 2022. The "Yellow Jacket" emblem on the vertical stabilizer is particularly prominent. Misawa Air Base is located in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, at the northern end of Honshu Island. It houses both the Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military troops. Scheme B depicts the low-visibility livery of electronic warfare officer Captain Mark Gertman and Major Michelle Fessenden's VAQ-138 "Yellow Jackets" aircraft stationed at Misawa Air Base in Japan in 2022. Research conducted by the U.S. Air Force has shown that at altitudes above 5,000 meters, visual color resolution decreases significantly and color differences virtually disappear. Under such conditions, the predominant colors perceived are light gray and dark gray. Therefore, the low-visibility livery, which uses two shades of light gray, is designed to blend better with high-altitude backgrounds and improve concealment.
Ho 229A airplane kit in 1/32 scale - Takom model.Horten Ho-229 (designations used are also Horten Ho IX or Gotha Go-229) is a German twin-engine jet fighter-bomber with a flying-wing arrangement from the end of World War II. In cooperation with the Luftwaffe's Sonderkommando 9 experimental center, a design of the Ho-IX fighter plane with a flying-wing system powered by two BMW 003A-1 jet engines was built in 1942. Construction of the V1 and V2 prototypes began early and was completed in 1942. Problems with the BMW engine caused the first Ho-IX V1 prototype to fly as a glider in the summer of that year, without engines and with fixed forward landing Gear. However, the second prototype, the Ho-IX V2, was redesigned and equipped with Jumo 004 B-1 (2x8.5 kN) engines. Flight tests with these engines began in January 1945. The plane reached a speed of about 800 km/h in its first flight, but after 2 hours of testing, a fire in one of the engines caused the prototype to completely crash during the attempted landing. Before then, however, the task of preparing for production was entrusted to the Gothaer Waggonfabrik plant, where construction of prototypes under the name Go-229 V3 to V7 began, as well as preparation for production of the Go-229 A-0 trial series. The first prototype built at the Goth plant (Go-229 V3), equipped with Jumo 004C (2x10kN) engines, was ready for testing, and work on the remaining prototypes (some of them in two-seat night fighters) was seriously advanced when the plants were seized by U.S. troops. Technical data: length: 7.47 m, wingspan: 16.76 m, height: 2.81 m, maximum speed: 977 km/h, rate of climb: 22 m/s, maximum ceiling 16000 m, armament: fixed-4 MK108 guns cal.30 mm Suspended - aloft at 1000 kg bombs.
Focke-Wulf Fw-189 A-1 / A-2 airplane kit with "Nachtjager" in 1/48 scale - model GWH.The Focke Wulf Fw-189 is a German, twin-engine, reconnaissance and military cooperation aircraft with an all-metal twin-bar structure from World War II. The prototype flight took place in July 1938, and mass production began in 1940. The Fw-189 was to replace the Henschel He-126 as the Luftwaffe's main reconnaissance aircraft. Construction of the Focke Wulf proved to be a great success. Thanks to its glass cabin, it had excellent visibility in all directions, and its low minimum speed allowed precise observation of the battlefield. The plane also proved to be very durable and easy to operate. It was also capable of flying on a single engine, normally the machine was powered by two Argus As 410 A-1s of 465KM each. Several versions of the aircraft were created during the war until 1944. Marked with the letter "A," in several versions it served only as a reconnaissance aircraft. The Fw-189B, on the other hand, served as a training machine, but was built in a minimal quantity. A version of the Fw-189A-1/R was also developed, intended to serve as a night fighter equipped with the FuG-212 Lichtenstein C1 radar and a single 20-mm cannon that fired obliquely upward. A total of 831 aircraft of all versions were built. The Fw-189 was used mainly on the Eastern Front. Technical data (Fw-189A version): length: 12 m, wingspan: 18.4 m, height: 3.7 m, maximum speed: 357 km/h, rate of climb: 8.3 m/s, range: 670 km, maximum ceiling 8400 m armament: fixed- 4 machine guns cal.7.92mm, with capacity for up to 200 kg of bombs.
P-51D Dual Combo Tales Of Iwojima (Limited edition) 1/72 scale fighter aircraft kit for Eduard Model.Focused on the 15th FG, 506th FG and 21st FG used for very long range missions. Package contains plastic sprues for two complete P-51D Mustang kits.Edition: limitedSprue: EduardPE-Set: Yes, pre-paintedPainting Mask: YesMarking Options: 12Brassin: NoMarkings:P-51D-25, 44-73382, Lt. Col. John W. Mitchell, CO of 15th FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, Summer 1945P-51D-20 s/n 44-63483, Major Gilmer L. Snipes, CO of 45th FS, 15th FG, 7th AF, Saipan, February 1945P-51D-20, 44-63483, Major Robert W. Moore, CO of the 45th FS, 15th FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, August 1945P-51D-20, 44-63420, Capt. Eurich L. Bright, CO of the 47th FS, 15th FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, Summer 1945P-51D-20, 44-63984, Maj. James B. Tapp, CO of the 78th FS, 15th FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, May 1945P-51D-25, 44-73407, Maj. James B. Tapp, CO of the 78th FS, 15th FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, Summer 1945P-51D-20, 44-63451, Lt. Robert J. Louwers/Lt. John E. Montgomery III, 46th FS, 21st FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, July 1945P-51D-20, 44-63733, Maj. Paul W. Imig, CO of 72nd FS, 21st FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, March 1945P-51D-25, 44-73623, Maj. Harry C. Crim (later Off. of Flight Theo Gruici), Commander, 531st FS, 21st FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, July/August 1945P-51D-25, 44-73379, 2nd Lt. William G. Hetlund, 457th FS, 506th FG, 7th AF, Iwojima, June 1945P-51D-20, 44-72579, Capt. JB Baker Jr, 458th FS, 506th FG, 20th AF, Iwojima, July 1945P-51D-20, 44-72587, 2nd Lieutenant William G. Ebersole/2nd Lieutenant James R. Bercaw, 462nd FS, 506th FG, 20th AF, Iwojima, July 1945The North American P-51 Mustang is a U.S. long-range, single-engine fighter and attack aircraft with a classic tail and all-metal structure. The prototype flew on October 26, 1940. The P-51 Mustang earned a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, fighter aircraft of World War II. The replacement of the Allison V-1710-39 engine of the first design with a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (P-51 Mustang Mk.Ia version) enabled the Mustang to achieve perfection as never before. The single-seat fighter impressed with its top speed, range, maneuverability and armament power. The combination of all the most important parameters for the aircraft's evaluation enabled the Mustang to prove its effectiveness in virtually every role entrusted to it: it achieved air superiority, carried out escort missions, performed reconnaissance missions and attacked ground targets. The class of its design is evidenced by the fact that the Mustang remained in active service until the 1970s! One of the most important versions was the P-51D, based on the P-51B. It received a cockpit fairing, which provided excellent visibility, and a new engine, the Packard V-1650-7, which significantly improved its performance. Technical data (P-51D version): length: 9.83 m, wingspan: 11.28 m, height: 4.08 m, maximum speed: 703 km/h, rate of climb: 16.3 m/s, maximum range: 2755 km, useful tangency: 12800 m, armament: fixed - 6 M2 12.7 mm machine guns, suspended - up to 908 kg of bombs or 10 127 mm HVAR rocket launchers.
Bf 110D Heavy Fighter Aircraft Kit - Weekend Edition 1/48 Scale - Eduard ModelEdition: WeekendSprue: EduardPE-Set: NoPainting Mask: NoMarking Options: 4Brassin: NoMarkings:Bf 110D-0, W.Nr. 3170, Lt. Felix-Maria Brandis & Uffz. Guntram Weigl, 1.(Z)/JG 77, Petsamo, Finland, September 1941Bf 110D-0, W.Nr. 3181, 4./ZG 2, Gyancourt, France, July 1940Bf 110D-2, W.Nr. 3406, 9./ZG 26, Trapani, Sicily, spring 1941Bf 110D-0, W.Nr. 3156, HPTM. Werner Restemeyer, Stab/ZG 76, Stavanger-Sola, Norway, May-June 1940The Messerschmitt Bf-110 is a German twin-tailed heavy fighter. The engines used were Junkers Jumo 210Ga, Daimler-Benz DB 601B-1, Daimler-Benz DB 601F, Daimler-Benz DB 605B-1 with a power output of 700 km/h to 1475 km/h. The first prototype of the Bf-110 took off in May 1936. The first mass-produced version of the Bf-110 was the C version, production of which began in 1939. The C version was considered a heavy fighter and proved to be average in the September campaign, but much better in the French campaign. However, too heavy and too slow, the Bf-110 suffered considerable losses in the Battle of Britain, which meant that it was systematically assigned to Reich Defense units as night fighters, which eventually led to the creation of the G and H versions. They were used as night fighters and interceptors against Allied bombing expeditions. In combination with on-board radar (e.g. FuG 202 or FuG 220), the Bf-110 became a formidable enemy for British bombers. About 5,800 examples of this plane were produced during production. Technical data (Bf-110C version): length: 12.3 m, wingspan: 16.3 m, height: 3.3 m, maximum speed: 560 km/h, rate of climb: 1.5 m/s, maximum range: 2,410 km, maximum altitude 10,500 m. Armament: fixed - 5 x 7.92 mm machine guns and 2 x 20 mm MG FF guns.
Focke Wulf Fw 187A-0 Falke airplane kit (Vintage Treasure Edition) 1/72 scale - Special Hobby model.In the Vintage Treasure edition we have prepared another very sought-after and rare kit. The Focke Wulf Fw 187A-0 Falke 1/72 is a kit from 2004. It originally contained plastic, engraved and resin parts. Now, to make it less retro, you will find two sprues with added plastic parts and one with clear parts, as well as an updated set of engravings, redesigned resin parts and brand new 3D printed parts.really interesting typethe kit also contains frets of engravings, resin parts, and 3D printed partsThe Focke-Wulf Fw-187 Falke (German: falcon) was originally a single-seater, but due to the lack of official requirements for a single-seat twin-engine fighter, the designer was forced to convert the plane (from the third V-3 prototype) to a two-seater. After increasing engine power (Jumo-210G-700 hp), the aircraft's performance did not deteriorate. The engines were built forward of the airfoil so that they did not protrude beyond its upper surface, and the subalar parts of the nacelle hid the landing gear assemblies. Despite all the aircraft's advantages and the enthusiastic opinion of the test pilots, only 3 more prototypes were ordered, and shortly thereafter 3 more test series (A-0) aircraft were ordered. The prototype Fw-187 V-6, equipped with two Daimler-Benz DB-600 engines (1006 km/h each), reached a speed of 630 km/h in the 1939 tests. However, the larger series was not ordered. Produced in 1940, 3 Fw-187 A-0s, equipped with Jumo-210 Ga engines of 740 km/h each and armed with four MG-17 (7.92 mm) machine guns on the sides of the fuselage and two MG-FF (20 mm) under the fuselage, were not delivered to the Luftwaffe, but were used to protect the Focke-Wulf plant in Bremen. In total, only 9 examples of this promising aircraft were produced. Technical data: length: 11.12 m, wingspan: 15.3 m, height: 3.85 m, maximum speed: 630 km/h, rate of climb: 17.5 m/s, maximum tangency 10000 m.
A6M2-K Aircraft Kit - The ProfiPACK Edition 1/48 scale - Eduard modelEdition: ProfiPACKSprue: EduardPE-Set: Yes, pre-paintedPainting Mask: YesMarking Options: 6Brassin: NoMarkings:Tsukuba Kokutai, Tsukuba Air Base, Japan, 1944probably Kokutai 332, Japan, 1945Kokutai 205, Taiwan, 1945Ensign Daiji Matsufuji, Kamikaze Tokubetsu Kogekitai, 1st Shichisei-tai, Kanoya Air Base, Japan, April 1945Tainan Kokutai (II), Tainan Air Base, Taiwan, summer 1944Konoike Kokutai, Konoike Air Base, Japan, 1944 The Mitsubishi A6M Reisen (also known as Zero or Zeke) is a Japanese single-engine, all-metal, low-wing fighter aircraft of World War II. The prototype flew on April 1, 1939, and entered service in the summer of 1940. Early prototypes were equipped with a Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 engine, but from the A6M2 Model 11 onward the 950-hp Nakajima NK1B Sakae 12 engine was used, making the plane one of the best fighters of the early war period. New versions were created just before and during the war. One of the most famous was the A6M2 Model 21, a special version with folding wings designed for aircraft carriers, prepared at the beginning of the Pacific War, which became Japan's basic airborne fighter. Later versions were the A6M3 and A6M5, each of which had several versions. The first model used the 1130-hp Nakajima Sakae 21 engine with supercharger, which, however, resulted in increased weight and reduced range and maneuverability. An attempt was made to solve this problem in the A6M5 version by modifying the exhaust system, changing the shape of the wings and giving up their folding, which increased the top speed. The flight of this version took place in 1943 and remained in production until the end of the war. Interestingly, one of the most popular versions of the A6M5 was the A6M5C Model 52C "Hei," of which nearly 5,000 were produced. "Zero" aircraft participated throughout the war in the Pacific, serving mainly as a deck fighter, but also largely as an Army fighter. The "father" of this famous plane was engineer Jiro Horikoshi, who relied on the experience he gained working on the M5A aircraft. He succeeded in developing an aircraft that was extremely maneuverable, had excellent aerodynamic properties, was perfect for combat, and had a long range. However, this was achieved at the expense of armor and the lack of self-sealing tanks. In addition, due to the lack of aircraft engines with comparable power to American aircraft, each year of the war, the "Zero" from "supercar," starting in 1943, evolved to weaker rivals P-51, P-47 or F-4 or F-6. It also proved to be a vehicle vulnerable to damage and very vulnerable to fire. However, this does not change the fact that the Allies, until 1943, did not have an aircraft that could compete with the A6M Zero. Technical data (A6M2 model 21 version): length: 9.06 m, wingspan: 12 m, height: 3.05 m, maximum speed: 533 km/h, rate of climb: 15.7 m/s, maximum range: 3105 km, maximum tangency 10000 m, armament: fixed - 2 20 mm Type 99-1 cannons and 2 7.7 mm Type 97 machine guns, suspended - up to 250 kg of bombs.
Aircraft kit Russian Su-30SM "Flanker-H" air superiority fighter in 1/144 scale - model ZvezdaThe Su-30SM is a two-seat multi-role heavy fighter designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. The jet made its first flight in 2012. The Su-30SM is a multi-role aircraft that can be used as both an air superiority fighter and a fighter-bomber to attack land and sea targets. The aircraft's design features front horizontal canards and thrust vectoring engine nozzles. These design features give the aircraft excellent maneuverability. The Su-30SM is equipped with a multifunctional radar control system with a passive phase array antenna. The munitions carried by the aircraft include a wide range of air-to-air missiles and high-precision guided air-to-surface weapon systems. The Su-30SM can also be used as a training aircraft for pilots intended to operate on future generation single-seat fighters.Set includes:Frames with plastic elements for bondingDecals with Russian Air Force markingsAssembly instructions with illustrations and paint schemeModel technical data:Scale: 1/144Model length: approx. 14.5 cmWingspan: approx. 10 cmDifficulty level: beginner/intermediateManufacturer: ZvezdaAbout the Su-30SM Flanker-H aircraft:The Su-30SM is an advanced version of the Su-30 two-seat fighter, developed from the Su-27. Equipped with active phase-scan radar, modern avionics systems and thrust vectoring control system, the Su-30SM can perform air superiority, interdiction and ground support missions. The aircraft is currently in service with the Russian Air Force and Navy, and is also used for export.Technical data of the original (Su-30SM):Crew: 2 people (pilot and operator at arms)Propulsion: 2 Saturn AL-31FP engines with thrust vector controlMaximum speed: approx.120 km/h (Mach 2)Autonomy: up to 3,000 km without additional refuelingArmament: 30 mm cannon, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, guided and unguided bombs
Mitsubishi G3M2/G3M3 Type 96 Model 22/23 'Miyazaki Flying Group' airplane kit in 1/72 scale - Hasegawa model.Model length: 228.5 mmModel width: 347 mmA reproduction of the Type 96 land attack aircraft used by the Miyazaki Naval Air Group!Armament can be chosen from torpedoes, 8 60 kg bombs or 2 250 kg bombs.The package illustration is by Tankuro Kato.Decals (markings):The "Miya-302" plane of the Miyazaki Naval Air Group"Shin-307" plane of the Hsinchu Naval Air GroupThe Mitsubishi G3M is a Japanese twin-engine medium bomber and long-range medium-wing torpedo bomber of World War II, known by the Allied nickname Nell. The flight of the prototype took place in 1935, and in the same darkness mass production began, which lasted until 1945. and resulted in the production of about 1,050 copies of all versions. Several versions of this aircraft were created, the most important of which are the G3M2 Model 21 and Model 22, which function as a medium-sized naval bomber operating from land bases, and the L3Y1 Model 11, which serves as a transport aircraft. G3M was already used in combat during the fighting in China. It also fought in the Pacific War. The most famous action of these aircraft was the sinking of the battleships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulsje on December 10, 1941. After 1943 it became mainly a coastal defense aircraft and a training aircraft. Technical data (G3M2 model 21 version): length: 16.45 m, wingspan: 25 m, height: 3.68 m, maximum speed: 375 km / h, rate of climb: 6 m / s, maximum range: 4400 km, maximum ceiling 9200 m, weapons: fixed - 4 type 92 cal.7.7 mm machine guns and one type 99 cal.20 mm cannon, suspended - up to 800 kg of bombs or a torpedo with such a carriage.
Mirage 2000 B/D airplane kit 1/72 scale - Model italeri.DescriptionSUPER DECALCOMANIE SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEETFIGURE NOT INCLUDEDThe Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French-made multi-role fighter aircraft that entered service in the early 1980s. Initially developed as a single-seat aircraft optimized for air superiority and interception missions, it later evolved into the Mirage 2000D variant, specifically designed for ground attack and low-altitude penetration missions. Entering service with the French Armée de l'Air, the Mirage 2000D retained the delta-wing aerodynamic configuration of the Mirage 2000, but featured a two-seat configuration, with a pilot and a weapon systems officer responsible for target acquisition and weapons management. The aircraft was deployed to several theaters of operation, including Libya and Afghanistan. Capable of carrying a diverse offensive payload for a wide range of mission profiles, the Mirage 2000D has undergone continuous avionics and electronic upgrades to extend its operational life.
MC.202 Folgore Aces aircraft kit in 1/72 scale - Italeri model.Description5 Regia Aeronautica ACE VERSIONS: Sgt. Maj. Teresio Martinoli, Capt. Franco Lucchini, Capt. Maurizio Ruspoli, Capt. Natale Veronesi, Mar. Ennio TarantolaThe introduction of the Macchi MC 202 Folgore represented a significant step forward for the fighter units of the Regia Aeronautica. Elegantly designed aerodynamically, it was equipped with the powerful German DB 601 engine produced under license by the Italian aviation industry. The aircraft's engine and overall aeronautical performance provided the Regia Aeronautica with a fighter capable of actively engaging Allied fighters. Indeed, the flight performance compared to the previous generation of fighters equipped with radial engines, such as the Fiat G-50 and the Macchi MC-200, was significantly superior. Maneuverable and fast (it could reach 600 km/h), it was armed, in early versions, with two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns installed in the nose. Only in later versions was the armament improved with additional machine guns installed in the wings.
Aircraft kit Soviet Lagg-3 fighter aircraft in 1/144 scale - Zvezda modelPackage ContentsPlastic sprue, Plastic sprue (transparent) , Decal sheet (slippery)Dimensions:145x120x20 mm (5.7x4.7x0.8 inches)Weight:44 g (0.1 lb)
Ki61-I Tei Type 3 Hien Fighter (Tony) '244th Metropolitan Defense Flying Regiment' airplane kit in 1/48 scale - Hasegawa model.Total model length: 186 mmThis product reproduces Captain Teruhiko Kobayashi's airplane, which has many B-29 shoot-down marks!Illustration of Tankuro Kato's package.Decals (markings):244th Air Squadron, Squadron Leader, Captain Teruhiko Kobayashi, Airplane "Blue 24" (March 1945)244th Air Squadron, Squadron Leader, Captain Teruhiko Kobayashi, Airplane "Blue 62" (April 1945)The Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (Japanese flying swallow) is a Japanese, single-engine, low-wing, metal fighter with a classic World War II tail. The prototype flight was enjoyable in December 1941, and the first planes reached line units in February 1943. The heart of the plane was the Kawasaki Ha-40 or Ha-140 engine, or a German liquid-cooled Daimler-Benz DB 601A built under license. The Ki-61 surprised Allied forces during fighting in New Guinea in June 1943, where it was taken as a copy of the German Messerschmitt Me-109, later suspected of being a copy of the Italian Macchi C202 or another Italian fighter. For this reason he was given the nickname "Antonio" or "Tony." During the fighting in 1943, Ki-61 fighters demonstrated their considerable advantage over American machines such as the F-4 Wildcat. The Ki-61 later fought over the skies of New Britain and New Ireland and in 1944 was used in combat in the Philippines. Later they were used to defend Japanese islands. Some of them became kamikaze aircraft. The Ki-61 was undoubtedly an excellent fighter, but its Achilles heel was limited in mass production due to problems with the engines. Technical data (Ki-61-I version): length: 8.94 m, wingspan: 12 m, height: 3.7 m, maximum speed: 580 km/h, rate of climb: 15.2 m/s, maximum range: 580 km, maximum ceiling 11,600 m , armament: fixed - 2 Ho-103 12.7 mm machine guns and 2 Ho-5 20 mm cannons, suspended - up to 500 kg of bombs.
Lightning II (A version) 'JASDF 302SQ 50th anniversary' airplane kit in 1/72 scale - Hasegawa model.Total model length: 217.5 mmA reproduction of the unit's 50th anniversary painted airplane, with a large white-tailed eagle (low visibility/color)!Decals are available in low visibility, as shown at the Misawa Air Base Air Show, or in color, as shown at the 50th anniversary ceremony.A display stand is included.Decals (markings):3rd Air Wing, 302nd Squadron, 50th Anniversary Aircraft Painted "702" Air Show/50th Anniversary Ceremony (Misawa Air Base: September 2024)Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (lightning) is a single-seat, single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft built by Lockheed Martin as a fifth-generation machine to meet the needs of the USAAF, US Navy, US Army and US Marine Corps. Originally the machine was called X-35 JSF, but in 2006 it was changed to F-35 Lightning II. Although the main recipient will be the U.S. government, the project is also co-funded by other countries, notably Britain, Italy and the Netherlands. The main contractors are: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. The main goal of the JSF idea is to create a universal machine, produced for all types of armed forces, which will allow far-reaching standardization of spare parts and significant cost reduction. Eventually, three versions of the F-35 (A, B and C) will be built, which will have more than three-quarters of the same elements. The main task of the F-35 of all versions is to attack ground targets, perform the tasks of a field plane, air combat and electronic combat. It should be noted that the F-35 is designed for low-intensity conflicts, in contrast to its larger F-22 "relative." Which does not change the fact that thanks to the propulsion unit used (Pratt-Whitney F135 engines), avionics and Stealth properties, it is one of the most modern multi-role aircraft in the world. The first serial F-35 was built in February 2006. So far (2013) 63 such aircraft have been built. Technical data (F-35A version): maximum speed: 1930 km / h, maximum ceiling 18288 m, maximum range: 2220 km, armament: fixed - a General Dynamics GAU-22 four-barrel gun / A 25 mm, suspended - up to Load of 8100 kg.