Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II V1.1
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The F-35 Lightning II was envisioned as the quintessential multirole strike fighter of NATO and US-allied air power, integrating stealth, advanced avionics suite, and enhanced situational awareness through sensor fusion. Although it has a disadvantage in kinematic performance compared to the F-22, the F-35 possesses strong subsonic acceleration and high alpha capabilities. However, the F-35 has also become infamous for its excessive costs and delivery delays, partially due to its concurrent development and production strategy. The F-35 was designed with three variants, A, B, and C, with the F-35A being the CTOL variant designed for the USAF and other air forces.

The F-35A is operated by the USAF and several NATO and US-allied countries, including thee Norway, the Netherlands, Japan, and Australia. Some countries have also made orders for F-35A’s, including Canada, Finland, and Germany, and Switzerland. Read more...

Features

• Funky-by-wire stabilization (FBW)
• Reduced stability mode
• Auto flaps
• Electro-optical targeting system (EOTS)
• Aerial refueling (boom)
• Auto aileron trim
• G-limiter (+9, -3.5)
• Uses WBD V2.10.10
  

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Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Stealth multirole strike fighter
Crew: 1
Powerplant: 1x F135-PW-100 (120 kN dry, 190 kN w/ afterburner)
Fuel: ~90 min w/ military power
Armament: 1x GAU-22/A (180 rounds)
Livery: Std. NATO Have Glass Grey (post 2017)

Configurations
Def.Config Multirole, PGM (GPS)
2x AIM-9X Sidewinder, 2x GBU-31 JDAM, 2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Alt.Config.1 Air superiority
2x AIM-9X Sidewinder, 4x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Alt.Config.2 Multirole, Beast mode, PGM (GPS, laser)
2x AIM-9X Sidewinder, 4x GBU-54 LJDAM, 2x GBU-31 JDAM, 2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Clean Clean
Radar reflectors, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Bandit Enemy AI
2x AIM-9X Sidewinder, 4x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Author’s Notes

• Controls included in craft instructions.
• Takeoff speeds are roughly the same loaded or not.
• The weapon bay automatically opens when an internal weapon is selected and a target is selected. If you want to keep it closed, turning the master arm off will close the bays.
• Capable of performing the Herbst maneuver. Pitch up to 40 degrees and cut throttle. Once you slow to 300 km/h, activate reduced stability mode and immediately pitch up and yaw left or right. As you turn, counter with opposite roll and throttle up to military power.
• Fuel load affects performance quite significantly since the F-35 has such a large fuel load. There is a fuel block hidden inside the fuselage in line with the landing gear and you can edit the XML to change the fuel load for higher performance.

XML Changelog

• 06/23/2025 V1.0: Initial Release.
• 06/24/2025 V1.1: Moved countermeasure dispenser to correct side.

In-Game Name: [RD G4] F-35A