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F-35A (First Night Flight)
Lockheed Martin · USA
In January 2012, the F-35A completed its first night flight. This was a critical test of the Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) and the Helmet-Mounted Display System (HMDS), which allows the pilot to "see through" the floor of the plane using infrared cameras.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,931 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| Range | 2,200 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
Internal 25mm GAU-22/A; 2x AIM-120 and 2x JDAM.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
X-47B (Carrier Trap Milestone) →
Fighter
F-35A (First Night Flight)
Lockheed Martin · USA
In January 2012, the F-35A completed its first night flight. This was a critical test of the Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) and the Helmet-Mounted Display System (HMDS), which allows the pilot to "see through" the floor of the plane using infrared cameras.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,931 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| Range | 2,200 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
Internal 25mm GAU-22/A; 2x AIM-120 and 2x JDAM.