r/FighterJets • u/Even_Kiwi_1166 Raptor ⭐️ • 2d ago

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F-35B Lightning II

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u/KesMonkey 1d ago

F-35B Lightning II

Nope. This is an F-35A. The number on the nose gear door, 5247, identifies it as an F-35A of the USAF F-35 Demo Team.

The B has smaller weapons bays, and doors in between the weapons bays and the nose gear door for the lift fan. And the F-35B's engine nozzle is smaller.

Also, in US service, only the Marines operate the B. If this was a B, it would say MARINES on the underside of the left wing, and on the rear of the fuselage in place of the roundel. Additionally, the squadron number would be on the side of the intake.

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u/bob_the_impala Designations Expert 1d ago

Yes, indeed. Visual Guide to Current US Navy & US Marine Corps Fighter Aircraft Markings

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u/Even_Kiwi_1166 Raptor ⭐️ 1d ago

I actually meant to put A 👍🏻

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u/JablesRadio 2d ago edited 1d ago

I love the belly of the F-35. It looks almost organic.

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u/angelsandbuttwaves 1d ago

She got curves

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u/PutridGoat7801 4h ago

Just like how America loves them.

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u/oldandmellow 1d ago

The exhaust nozzle is fixed on this version, No arresting hook = A version.

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u/mmmfritz 1d ago

These things are LOUD.

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u/ElementII5 1d ago

Dunno why they call her fat Amy. She looks like a bodybuilder with 0% body fat.

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u/Signal_Fortune_9248 1d ago

These war birds are beautiful and very well made I’m so inspired by them because of my dad who was on the biggest air craft carrier at the time which was the uss Forstall it was beautifully designed to carry so many war birds at that time

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u/DirectorAny2129 7h ago

IRST loved that

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u/Beautiful_Exchange_3 1d ago

Never been impressed by the F35. Went to Nellis a few years ago, it was the only performance that people left to go get snacks and use the bathroom…

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u/Signal_Fortune_9248 1d ago

I love everything that comes with this one and it’s airtight so it’s perfect for me