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Lockheed Martin F-35 Identification Quiz

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Lockheed Martin F-35 side profile

Recognition checklist

Three visual clues

01

Single engine

One exhaust nozzle sits between two outward-canted vertical fins.

02

Stealth shaping

Angular panel lines and aligned edges give the fuselage a broad, faceted appearance.

03

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

Source: U.S. Air Force aircraft fact sheets

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