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Interesting Facts About The F-35 Lightning II

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The Engine Of The F-35 Lighting II Is The Most Powerful Available

Pratt and Whitney F135 Engine
Pratt & Whitney F135 engine testing
Dept. of Defense

While initially plagued by reports of being under-powered, the engine finally implemented for the F-35 Lightning II is the heart and soul of its operational capability. This powerplant—the Pratt & Whitney F135—is an afterburning turbofan developed specifically for the F-35 Lightning II. Lockheed Martin claims that the engine is the most powerful available for a fifth-generation fighter. Able to generate 41,000 lbf of thrust, the flexible design of the F135 also contributes to the maneuverability and operational flexibility of the F-35 by enabling some of its enhanced features.