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The F-35 is the U.S. Air Force’s latest ute more information than any fighter ning and service support for the F-35. characteristics
fifth-generation fighter. It will replace the in history, giving operators a decisive Essentially, ALIS performs behind-the-
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for more than 20 years, and bring with it sion and flexible communication links operational planning and execution. )3:WXUERIDQHQJLQH
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advanced threat environment in which it in future homeland defense, Joint and The F-35’s helmet mounted display :LQJVSDQIHHW
was designed to operate. With its aerody- Coalition irregular warfare and major system is the most advanced system of /HQJWKIHHW
namic performance and advanced inte- combat operations. its kind. All the intelligence and target- +HLJKWIHHW
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generation stealth, enhanced situational Because logistics support accounts complete the mission is displayed on the SRXQGFODVV
awareness, and reduced vulnerability for for two-thirds of an aircraft’s life cycle helmet’s visor. 6SHHG0DFKaPSK
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unprecedented levels of reliability and The F-35 contains state-of-the-art tac- QDOIXHOQDXWLFDOPLOHVXQOLPLWHG
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responsive support and training system sharing of data among its flight mem- &HLOLQJ$ERYHIHHW
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power to dominate the skies – anytime, Information System integrates current perform assigned missions. PLVVLRQUHTXLUHPHQWV
anywhere. The F-35 is an agile, versatile, performance, operational parameters, &UHZ2QH
high-performance, 9g capable multirole current configuration, scheduled up- The F-35 is designed to provide the
fighter that combines stealth, sensor grades and maintenance, component pilot with unsurpassed situational
fusion and unprecedented situational history, predictive diagnostics (prog- awareness, positive target identifica-
awareness. tion and precision strike in all weather
conditions.