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Lockheed Martin Develops a “Fifth-Gen Plus” F-35 Lightning II
Lockheed Martin is pivoting to upgrade the F-35 after losing major sixth-generation fighter jet contracts. It promises near-NGAD capabilities at half the cost.
Lockheed Martin's CEO says he wants the F-35 to deliver 80% of the F-47's capabilities at half the cost
James Taiclet calls it "fifth-generation plus," comparing it to giving the F-35 chassis a "NASCAR" upgrade.
The Aviationist on MSN5h
Lockheed Martin Plans ‘Supercharged’ F-35 to Compete Against Boeing F-47
Company CEO Jim Taiclet claims that by applying advanced technologies to the F-35, 80% of the F-47’s capability can be ...
PilotPhotog on MSN13h
F-35: One Jet to Rule the Sky
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth generation, single engine, single seat, multirole stealth fighter which is ...