The [b]Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II[/b] is a family of single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multirole [[jet]] fighters under development to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability. 

The F-35 has three main models: the F-35A is a conventional takeoff and landing variant, the F-35B is a Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing variant (with [[VTOL]] capability while not carrying additional armament), and the F-35C is a heavier carrier-based variant.

The JSF program was designed to replace the United States military [[f-16 fighting falcon|F-16]]s, [[A-10 Thunderbolt II|A-10]]s, [[f-18 hornet|F-18]]s (excluding newer E/F "Super Hornet" variants) and [[hawker harrier|AV-8B]]s tactical fighter aircraft.

The Shenyang [[J-31]] is very similar to this jet.

h4.See also

* [[F-22 Raptor]]
* [[List of Airplanes]]
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