State-of-the-art fighter F-35, active duty until the 22nd century, or modern aircraft can be used even in decades

The United States has announced the outlook to extend the operation period for the state-of-the-art stealth fighter F-35 "Lightning II".This F-35 may continue to fly active until the 22nd century.The current state -of -the -art aircraft can be used in the 22nd century.

F-35 with the possibility of becoming the largest production machine in the 21st century

　The United States Defense Government has extended the operation of Lockheed Martin F-35, a state-of-the-art stealth fighter on March 24, 2016 (Thursday), six years, until 2070.I revealed that it is expected.

　In 2015, the F-35 has declared the initial operation capacity of the vertical detachment and landing type F-35B by the US Marine Corps, and has become practical.Will acquire the initial operation ability.

"Operation until 2070" seems to be unrealistic at first glance, but the F-35A has a use of 8000 flights on the design, and even if you digest 200 flight hours a year, it is operated for 40 years.I can withstand.The "life" of 8000 flight time is very common as a modern fighter.

　"Operation until 2070" is a plan for the United States Air Force, Navy, and Marines.

　There are observations that the F-35 will be the most produced fighter in the 21st century, and the completion of production is completely unpredictable.Probably, foreign exports can be estimated to be operated in the 22nd century (after 2101) for decades.

　Among the current aircraft, the fighter with a long life is 16,000 flights of the Boeing F-15E "Strike Eagle".Funding the latest type of F-15SA is currently being produced and the F-15E may continue to survive until the 22nd century, given that it can withstand 80 years of operation.

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