Lockheed agrees $78bn F-35 deal

Lockheed Martin outlines a 10-year framework with the United States
covering at least 850 F-35 fighters, potentially worth more than
$78 billion, alongside self-funded initiatives to support the programme

LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35A LIGHTNING II
Conventional take-off / landing version. Built ​with stealth
technology that allows it to evade enemy detection –
considered world’s most advanced fighter jet

F-35A can carry
conventional weapons
or nuclear bombs

Cost: $92m

F-35A specifications
Length	15.7m
Speed	Mach 1.6
Range	2,200km
Payload	8,160kg

F-35B variant – fan propulsion system
allows for short take-off
and vertical landing (STOVL)

Aircraft
not able
to carry
nuclear
bombs

$121m

F-35B
specifications
Length	15.6m
Speed	Mach 1.6
Range	1,667km
Payload	6,800kg

F-35C variant – aircraft
carrier-based Navy version

$110m

F-35C specifications
Same as variant A,
but with larger 13.1m
wingspan, compared
with 10.7m

GLOBAL PRODUCTION:
156 F-35s a year. Target annual
production for U.S. and international customers.
Lockheed to self-fund at least $7 billion
to support production and repair capacity

Sources: Reuters, Lockheed Martin
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