Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues
The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.
F-35As from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings perform an “elephant walk” during a Combat Power exercise at Hill AFB, Utah in January. The Lockheed Martin program has now delivered 540 aircraft to U.S. and allied air arms. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)
F-35As from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings perform an “elephant walk” during a Combat Power exercise at Hill AFB, Utah in January. The Lockheed Martin program has now delivered 540 aircraft to U.S. and allied air arms. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)