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One exhaust nozzle sits between two outward-canted vertical fins.
Military fighter identification
How to identify the Lockheed Martin F-35
The F-35 is a compact single-engine stealth fighter. Combine its faceted body, paired canted tail fins and side intakes rather than relying on markings.
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Recognition checklist
Three visual clues
Stealth shaping
Angular panel lines and aligned edges give the fuselage a broad, faceted appearance.
Side intakes
Two diverterless intakes sit immediately behind and below the cockpit.
At a glance
Lockheed Martin F-35 specifications
Published headline figures vary by configuration and operating conditions.
- Length
- 15.7 m
- Wingspan
- 10.7 m
- Crew
- 1
Make it stick
Can you recognise it without the label?
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