Lockheed Martin X-35
| X-35 JSF | |
|---|---|
| The X-35A JSF performs flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base, California | |
| General information | |
| Type | Concept demonstrator aircraft (CDA) |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Status | Developed into the F-35 |
| Primary user | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) |
| Number built | 2 (X-35A/B and X-35C) |
| History | |
| First flight | 24 October 2000 |
| Developed into | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
The Lockheed Martin X-35 is a concept demonstrator aircraft (CDA) developed by Lockheed Martin for the Joint Strike Fighter program. The X-35 was declared the winner over the competing Boeing X-32 and a developed, armed version went on to enter production in the early 21st century as the F-35 Lightning II.