Joint Strike Fighter EMD
Abstract
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program has developed and fielded an affordable, highly common family of next generation strike aircraft for the USN, USAF, USMC and allies. The three variants are the F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing; F-35B Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing; and the F-35C Aircraft Carrier suitable variant. The F-35A is a stealthy multi-role aircraft, primary air-to-ground for the Air Force to replace the F-16 and A-10 and complement the F-22. The F-35B variant is a multi-role strike fighter aircraft to replace the AV-8B and F/A-18 for the Marine Corps, the Sea Harrier and GR 7 for the United Kingdom, and the AV-8 currently employed by the Italian Navy. The F-35C provided the Department of the Navy with a multi-role, stealthy strike fighter aircraft to complement the F/A-18E/F. The System Development and Demonstration (SDD) budget funded a total quantity of 20 RDT&E test articles to include 6 ground test articles and 14 flight test articles for USN, USMC, and USAF use.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 2261_0604800N_5_1319_PB_2025
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