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Published: 2015-09-18 10:47:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 5996; Favourites: 188; Downloads: 0
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Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II is a STOVL (Short Take-off/Vertical Landing) fifth generation multirole jet fighter, developed from Joint Strike Fighter program for United States Marine Corps (USMC), Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy aviation as a successor of McDonnell Douglas/BAE Systems AV-8B Harrier II V/STOL ground-attack/reconnaissance aircraft.
First squadron of USMC reached initial operational capability status on 31st August 2015. Ten aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) βGreen Knightsβ are operating from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and are expected to deploy to United States Forces Japan soon.
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white drawing block A4 format with density 240 grams per square meter.
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I hope gen6 are not as expansive. F35 and J20 their design are very appealing and futuristic, yet they look like flying brick.
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6-generation is for now on drawing board or computers in design offices ;]
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I predict gen5 is the final gen for this platform, the thing is already over invested, there should be a new disrupting tech coming soon.
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Maybe unmanned one, like Northrop Grumman's visualization: youtu.be/cITKk-DqYWE
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i can't process how amazing this looks lovely rendition of this aircraft
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Amazing drawing there of this airplane, still remains to see when all of the versions are operational and how it will perform, but your drawing of it makes it look deadly and great
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I literally said "wow" when I saw this. Your work (especially your shading) has improved so much over the years. You are rapidly turning into one of the top military pencil artists on DA. Keep it up!
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Hello. I'm honored that great military artist noticed my pencil works! I'm your fan since I joined to dA in 2011. Thank you so much and greetings from Poland!
P.S. I'm waiting for your new stuff!
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Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I'm glad there are those that enjoy my work! As a fellow artist I'm sure you can relate to how much time and effort we spend making our work as detailed and realistic as possible. And I have a few drawings in the works that I promise I will post as soon as they're done. I'm very busy plus I am a perfectionist which is why they take so long to finish!
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No problem! And I can't wait!
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Awesome art!
I hope the F35 program doesn't end up being a colossal bust.
It's a shame the F 22 program was shut down by special interests and dopes.
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thx!
F-35 program is different one than Raptor's, because it's de facto three aircraft for different tasks.
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I know, but the F22 is in demand while the F35 is still mired in issues/controversy.
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F-35 is more progressive and there's a lot of "childhood diseases", because of greater amount of new technologies.
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Wow! The details are simply breathtaking! Awesome work!
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Most importantly, outstanding job. What size canvas is this?
Otherwise, F-35s won't be deploying to the Pacific until 2017 at the earliest. Mainly due to the fact that the USMC rigged the IOC certification and gave it the green light purely for PR purposes. As it stands right now, the B can't even participate in even the most basic of combat scenarios and readiness rates are so terrible that they can't even fly enough to train their pilots adequately. Maybe someday it'll be a great aircraft, but no time soon.
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Thx, it's a A4 format.
I basing on the official USMC's information.
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Possibly the most broken aircraft in history..
But, I am bias, I have a huge love for the Harrier, and dislike this over priced pile of Company led rubbish, that a 30 year old jet can out fly..
I know it looks cool but cool don't cut it in the 'real' world..
Here in the UK, our Carriers (New) are about ready, the aircraft (these) are now not! They were meant to be..
Now, moving on.. Please..
As a piece of art, it excellent and must be said a super angle, well done..
Rob
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we'll see in the near future what will happen with them, but I wish good luck to RAF and Royal Navy with entering the service =]
Thx!
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We will indeed.. Thank you mate, as I say I am very bias.. I grew up on and around Harriers.. And believe our Government sold out..
But enough.. Thanks for replying..
Rob
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I know your feelings. Harriers are very good British invention, but time of every aircraft's glory ends...
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Let me ask something.
There are 3 versions in the F-35 family, A, B, C, how come the B and C versions don't get the on-board gun like the A version?
I looked at the wing sizes once, are the B versions wings shorter and stubbier than the other versions?
When it gets none stealthy loads are wingtip pylons optional?
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I believe it is because the B version has to accommodate the massive lift fan behind the cockpit, probably wouldn't be enough space for an internal cannon and it's ammo. Though they are capable of carrying an center-line gun pod on the outside:
Β i.imgur.com/mQ03ji8.jpg
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And the C version lacks internal cannon too but for what reason?
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I guess I should've mentioned that in my first reply
I have no clear idea to be honest, even after a few minutes of research
The Navy apparently gave up on the internal cannon, not sure as to why. Maybe in favor for a bigger internal fuel load for better range. They could use the pod anyways if the mission requires it.
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