Is a family of single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multirole fighters that are designed to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability. The F-35 has three main models; the F-35A employs conventional takeoff and landing, the F-35B will be used for short take-off and vertical-landings, and the F-35C will be carrier-based. The F-35 models are intended to provide the bulk of tactical airpower for the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy over the coming decades.
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
First flight: 15 December 2006; 15 years ago (F-35A)
Status: In production
Number built: 770+ as of 2 March 2022
Role: Multirole fighter
Introduction: F-35B: 31 July 2015 (USMC); F-35A: 2 August 2016 (USAF); F-35C: 28 February 2019 (USN)
Number Of Sheets: 1 Sheet
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 3.07"L x 2.17"W x 1.69"H (7.8 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
