F-35 Lightning II
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| Role | Stealth multirole fighter |
|---|---|
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| First flight | 15 December 2006 |
| Introduction | December 2015 (USMC F-35B)[1][2] December 2016 (USAF F-35A)[2] February 2019 (USN F-35C)[2] |
| Status | In initial production and testing, used for training by U.S.[3] |
| Primary users | United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Navy Royal Air Force |
| Produced | 2006–present |
| Number built | 63[4] |
| Unit cost | F-35A: US$153.1 million (flyaway cost, 2013)[5] F-35B: US$196.5M (flyaway cost, 2012)[6] F-35C: US$199.4M (flyaway cost, 2013)[6] |
| Developed from | Lockheed Martin X-35 |