America's most advanced fighter jet is on its way to becoming the newest addition to the nuclear arsenal. The Air Force recently wrapped up the flight testing needed to ensure the B61-12 thermonuclear bomb design is compatible with the F-35A Lightning II, paving the way for the jet to begin carrying nuclear weapons.27 oct 2021
Can an f22 carry a nuke?
The B61 has been deployed by a variety of U.S. military aircraft. ... As part of NATO Nuclear Weapons Sharing British, German and Italian Panavia Tornado aircraft can also carry B61s. The B61 can fit inside the F-22 Raptor's weapons bays and will also be carried by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.
Can the F-35 go supersonic?
Lockheed Martin this week announced its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter STOVL variant has achieved supersonic speeds for the first time, accelerating to Mach 1.07 (727 miles per hour) on the first in a series of planned supersonic flights.
Can the f35 VTOL?
Three Variants, Common Capability The United States Air Force and the majority of F-35 international allied customers operate the F-35A. Can land vertically like a helicopter and take-off in very short distances.