Lightning Flash Fact
On October 16, 2012, an F-35A Lightning II made history by completing its first in-flight weapons release of a 2,000lbs GBU-31 BLU-109 Joint Direct Attack Munition.
The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle-space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built.
Date Taken: | 10.16.2012 |
Date Posted: | 11.29.2024 08:15 |
Category: | Video Productions |
Video ID: | 944978 |
VIRIN: | 121016-D-DP787-1000 |
Filename: | DOD_110704809 |
Length: | 00:00:11 |
Location: | US |
Downloads: | 8 |
High-Res. Downloads: | 8 |
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