Widely considered the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter ever built.
The F-35, while unrivaled in its capabilities, remains plagued by long-term sustainment issues, high costs, and readiness challenges, even as it becomes the dominant 5th-generation strike aircraft for the U.S. and its allies. Dod (35) mp4
Nearly 1,300 are operational with over 1 million flight hours. Widely considered the most lethal
Its ability to collect, analyze, and share data acts as a "quarterback of the skies". while unrivaled in its capabilities