What is the range of the F-35 Lightning II on internal fuel?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The F-35 Lightning II is a single-engine, single-seat, multirole fighter aircraft designed for ground-attack and air-superiority missions. The range of the F-35 Lightning II on internal fuel depends on its variant.

The F-35A, which is the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, has a range of approximately 1,200 nautical miles (2,220 kilometers) on internal fuel. The F-35B, which is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant, has a range of approximately 900 nautical miles (1,667 kilometers) on internal fuel. The F-35C, which is the carrier-based variant, has a range of approximately 1,400 nautical miles (2,590 kilometers) on internal fuel.

It is worth noting that the F-35 Lightning II also has an external fuel system that can be used to extend its range beyond the internal fuel capacity.