USMC F-35B LIGHTNING II - VMFA-242 "Bats"

Plastic kit of the American fighter aircraft USMC F-35B LIGHTNING II - VMFA-242 "Bats" in 1:72 scale.

The very detailed model is made of light gray plastic. The model is accompanied by clear building instructions.

Use plastic model glue to glue the model. You can paint the model with plastic model paints. (glue and paints are not included)

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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American fighter aircraft that was created as a result of the Joint Strike Fighter program, announced by the US Department of Defense, with the aim of creating a single multi-role fighter that would be included in the armament of the USAF, USN, USMC and NATO allies. This allows the machines to be produced in large series, which significantly reduced their price. Its manufacturer is Lockheed Martin.

It is a class of single-seat, single-engine multi-role fifth-generation fighter aircraft under development, designed to perform ground attack, reconnaissance and air defense missions with Stealth technology.

Since the various versions of the F-35 are intended to replace such diverse aircraft as the A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, AV-8B Harrier II, and F/A-18 Hornet, three main versions of the aircraft have been developed: the conventional takeoff and landing variant (F-35A), the short takeoff and vertical landing variant (F-35B), and the carrier-based CATOBAR variant (F-35C). These will constitute the majority of the US manned tactical air force. Two other variants have been developed for other users (the Israeli Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force).

The United States is considering purchasing 2,443 of these aircraft. The total cost of the F-35 Lightning II project, which is paid for by the US taxpayer after including operating and servicing costs for 55 years, is expected to exceed $1.5 trillion. This figure includes development costs of $59.2 billion and acquisition costs of $261 billion for all aircraft. The aircraft is expected to become a cornerstone of NATO and US allied air forces, with development planned through 2050 and support through 2080.