The first German fighter plane F-35A has entered the final assembly phase in the production plant of Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas (United States).
According to UK Defence Journalthe aircraft has already been transferred to the final assembly station after assembling its main structural components, including the wing sections as well as the front, middle and rear fuselage sections.
At this point, the aircraft will receive its engine, control surfaces and remaining systems on board. Final work will also include the application of coatings and finishes ahead of flight testing and deployment planned for later this year.
The device is one of eight currently in production at the factory. Lockheed in Fort Worth. According to the current plan, the first eight German aircraft F-35A will be delivered to Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where German pilots will begin training.
The program F-35A aims to provide the German Air Force with a stealth fighter capable of integrating with allied forces and supporting NATO operational requirements. Its low-observability design reduces radar detection, while its sensor system collects and fuses data from multiple sources to provide pilots with a complete view of the battlefield.
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