A USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base in flight, showcasing vapor cone formation at high speed.
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Spotter's notes
F-35A is the conventional takeoff variant and the most numerous version in the USAF inventory. The 'HL' tail code signifies Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Aircraft identity
Registration
AF 5200 (Tail number visible)
ICAO Type
F35A
Model
F-35A Lightning II
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Airline
United States Air Force (Hill Air Force Base, HL)
Livery
US Air Force standard lo-vis grey, Hill AFB tail code 'HL'
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100
Thrust
Afterburning thrust: 191 kN (43,000 lbf)
Wingspan
10.7 m
Length
15.7 m
Height
4.38 m
MTOW
31,800 kg
Range
2,200 km
Capacity
Single pilot, 8,160 kg weapon payload
Cruise Speed
1,930 km/h (Mach 1.6)
Noise Rating
Classified, but extremely loud (> 140 dB at full afterburner, military standards)