Plane Spotting - Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

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📝 Spotter's notes

F35 low pass

ICAO Type F-35A

Model F-35A Lightning II

Manufacturer Lockheed Martin

Airline United States Air Force

Livery United States Air Force (USAF) - likely Vermont Air National Guard (VT tail code)

Military Military

Engine Pratt & Whitney F135

Thrust 191 kN (43,000 lbf) with afterburner

Wingspan 10.7 meters

Length 15.7 meters

Height 4.38 meters

MTOW 31,800 kilograms

Range 2,200 kilometers (internal fuel)

Capacity 1 (pilot only)

Cruise Speed 1,110 kilometers per hour (Mach 0.95)

Noise Rating Not rated in ICAO civil aircraft standards; generally over 115 dB during takeoff