The Development of the F35 Joint Strike Fighter: A Next Generation Military Aircraft

The transcript discusses the development of a new generation of fighter aircraft by Lockheed Martin, which will replace current models. The aircraft will be produced in three variants: conventional, naval, and short takeoff/vertical landing. The F136 engine, developed by GE and Rolls Royce, is central to the aircraft's design. The Stovel engine system, a key innovation, includes a lift band for vertical lift. The naval version of the aircraft features enhanced structures for carrier operations.

What are the three variants of the next generation fighter aircraft being developed by Lockheed Martin?

• Conventional takeoff and landing, naval, and short takeoff and vertical landing

• Conventional takeoff and landing, stealth, and supersonic

• Naval, stealth, and supersonic

• Short takeoff and vertical landing, stealth, and supersonic

Which companies are developing the F136 engine for the next generation fighter aircraft?

• Lockheed Martin and Boeing

• GE and Rolls Royce

• Airbus and GE

• Rolls Royce and Boeing

How many engines are planned for production and qualification during the system development phase?

• 16 engines

• 14 engines

• 12 engines

• 10 engines

What is the purpose of the shaft-driven lift fan developed by Lockheed Martin?

• To provide horizontal thrust

• To enhance stealth capabilities

• To provide cool air thrust for vertical lift

• To increase supersonic speed

What modifications are made to the naval version of the F35 to handle carrier operations?

• Smaller wing and tail control surfaces, and stronger internal structure

• Larger wing and tail control surfaces, and lighter internal structure

• Smaller wing and tail control surfaces, and lighter internal structure

• Larger wing and tail control surfaces, and stronger internal structure