5th Gen Capabilities

Unrivaled Capabilities

The F-35 redefines air dominance, delivering an unrivaled advantage to America and its allies. As a decisive force multiplier, it stands as the most advanced and connected fighter jet in the world — increasing pilot survivability and ensuring the U.S. and allied nations stay ahead of every threat.

Enabling Joint All Domain Operations

Sensor Fusion Connects Systems
Multirole Capabilities
Unmatched Data Sharing

Delivering Unmatched
Cost-Per-Effect

Lowest Total Cost to Achieve Mission Result
Allied Partnerships Further Reduce Costs

Evolving for
Tomorrow’s Threats

Enhanced Electronic Warfare
Piloted and drone teaming

Advanced Sensors

5th Gen Weapons Capability,
including JASSM and LRASM

F-35 Capabilities: Stealth

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F-35 Capabilities: Sensor Fusion

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F-35 Capabilities: Multirole Fighter

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More About F-35 Capabilities

F-35: The World's Most Advanced Fighter

The F-35 provides unmatched 5th Generation capabilities for the U.S. and allies around the globe.

Made to Evade: The F-35's Unrivaled Stealth

Stealth doesn’t make the F-35 invisible, but it does greatly complicate an adversary’s ability to find and target the jet.

F-35: The Most Advanced Node in the 21st Century Warfare

In the highly-contested 21st century battlespace, success is determined by the ability to securely connect and share information across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.