X-35 to F-35
15 May 2008
A side-by-side comparison of the X-35 Joint Strike Fighter prototype with the F-35 Lightning II production aircraft underscores the huge strides the JSF program has made transitioning from demonstration to development.
F-35B Rollout Ceremony
15 February 2008
The F-35B Lightning II rolled off the production line 18 December 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas, to the fanfare of customers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy.
Vertical Power - F135 Engine Testing
15 August 2007
In full-power afterburner, the F135-PW-100 emits a blue flame and generates up to 40,000 pounds of thrust.
F-35 Lightning II Flight Testing
15 June 2007
Gallery contains photos of early F-35 flight testing (AA-1).
F-35 AA-1 Debuts
15 September 2006
The first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter met the world to fanfare worthy of a rock star as more than 1,300 employees, dignitaries, partners, and guests witnessed the unveiling at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, on 7 July 2006.