F-35B Lightning II 1/72 Die Cast Model - "Operation Highmast", RAF, 8th Aug, 2025 "Landing of JS Kaga"
Features
- Model is approximately 8.5" long with a 5.75" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Accurate markings and insignia
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation, multirole stealth fighter designed for short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) operations. Developed primarily for the U.S. Marine Corps, it provides unmatched flexibility, allowing deployment from aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, and austere forward bases. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine with an innovative swiveling exhaust nozzle and lift fan system, the F-35B can hover and land vertically while maintaining supersonic performance. Its advanced stealth shaping, sensor fusion, and networked avionics give pilots superior situational awareness and survivability in contested environments. The F-35B can perform air-to-air combat, precision strike, intelligence, and electronic warfare missions with seamless integration across allied forces. Combining versatility, stealth, and cutting-edge technology, the F-35B represents a major leap in combat aviation, enhancing global force projection and joint operations across modern battlefields.
