The World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet | F-35 Lightning

Get ready to experience the F-35 Lightning II. From its cutting-edge technology to its impressive capabilities, you'll learn why this aircraft is the most advanced fighter jet in the world today.

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Huge thanks to the U.S. Air Force for making this video possible!

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Background
1:00 F-35 Walkaround
2:07 Radar & Sensor Suite
3:40 Weapons
4:39 Flight Controls
5:30 F-35 vs F-22
6:19 Engine
7:05 A/B/C Variants
8:04 Favorite Maneuver
8:40 F-35 Helmet
10:06 Fighter Pilot Gear
11:26 Trying On The Helmet
12:54 F-35 Flight Demonstration
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[SamEckholm]

Use this as a thread to debate which aircraft you think is the most advanced (since I know it's coming haha): 👇🏼

[wigglewigglevigil]

I’m buddies with an F-35A pilot.
We’ve come to the agreement that it’s basically a flying gaming PC.
And yes, it can run Doom.

[stemba]

Big props to the Major Kristin, she seems comfortable on camera and is very passionate and informative

[mdk]

F-22 and F-35 pilot in one career is absolutely nuts

[NotWhatYouThink]

Never thought I’d see 2 scary bulbous bows in an F-35 video 😁 11:12
Great video as usual, Sam!

[MrRandyMarsh]

Retired awacs aircrew here, thanks for this video Sam ✈️

[phantomf]

I have seen the demo in person many times. It's impressive to the point I actually hold my breath during some of the maneuvers, it's THAT cool. I got to meet Beo at one of the shows and she is such a joy to talk to. As a "girl dad" seeing her talking to young children and engaging with them was heartwarming. She's a class act and a great representative of our fighting men and women.

The airframe, beyond impressive. Still not in my personal top 5 favorites, but I's give my right arm to fly it. Being 61, I have seen a lot of airshows in my days. Blue Angles in F4's should tell you I have seen my share. I'm looking forward to seeing the F35 again this summer and CCAS at KMHR.

Sam, awesome video as usual. You do great work that is fun to watch, full of valuable information and we can all tell you have a genuine love for what you do. We're lucky to have a "friend" like you on YT.

-Phantom

[beestoe]

I am a truck driver who goes from Salt Lake to Idaho 5 days a week. These guys have a nasty habit of buzzing my truck out of the woodwork in the middle of nowhere Idaho. Its actually one of the coolest things Ive ever seen in over 40 years of driving. Always wakes me right up. I love watching them do their maneuvers out of Hill AFB.

[honzavyborny]

YouTube just recommended me this channel - what a... by far the best military aviation channel out there. How I've never heard about you before?

[Jimmerca]

From one veteran to another thank you so much for sharing this
F-35 demonstration. Extremely impressed by the capabilities of this aircraft and the pilots that fly them. Keeping America safe.🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻

[richs]

I’m thankful for all the service members who are dedicated to the mission, they deserve much credit. Nice job on this video Sam, well done.

[CiiDisabledGang]

I was born with one hand, and faced so much adversity growing up. I thought I wasn’t gonna be able to take care of myself as a man and my family. I was denied my childhood dream of going to the navy seals. Watching you give out game and showing us it’s possible through your page continues to inspire and motivate me to be the best version of myself and to stay focused on my purpose Sam. Much respect brother 🙏🏽

[leftorright]

Another incredible video Sam!! Thanks for your amazing work. Loved seeing the F-35 in action and learning more about it. It has been fun to see the test flights in Ft Worth over the years here and so impressive what this versatile fighter can do, but the F-16 will always be my fave!! Keep em coming!!

[RhinoZone]

Sam this was EPIC! Then again, I've probably said that on the last 50+ vids you've made because each one is always better than the last. The whole production level rivals NatGeo, but it's your enthusiasm and Sam-eye perspective, that adds the secret sauce. Clearly the F-35 technology, weapons possibilities and overall performance are impressive. But....I'm lining up over behind the 'all in A-10'. - tech that! 😎

[TooTallTom]

We live near the takeoff flight path near Hill AFB, and it thrills us every time we see and hear them roar literally right over our house. Our son in law was part of the Operational Test squadron at Edwards AFB for the F35. We are proud of the many contributions he and his squadron mates made toward making the F35 the amazing plane that it is.

[pythn]

I saw the F-35 for the first time last year at the NATO Days event in Ostrava (Czech Republic). And twice with two types from two countries: F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team - with phenomenal Kristin "Beo" Wolfe behind the stick. And in the second sequence F-35B Lightning II from 207 Squadron from the Royal Air Force. "Beo" showed a wonderful display, where the Prandlo effect could be seen for a short time, the British machine showed a VTOL display. Amazing machines, amazing experience :)

[ashleyellis]

Feels like I've been waiting for another video from you! This one was just as awesome as the other ones, absolutely love the stuff you put out!

[TeeDee]

As a finnish person as I'm living where fighter squadron 11 is located, I can't wait next summers open day. Our country is waiting for 64 f-35a and first ones of those are coming here. So I'm pretty sure we have some in next summer's open day.

[karissajenkins]

I absolutely LOVE living next to the base, and getting to hear and watch the jets pretty much every day. I'm always running to the window to see them, or onto my deck to get pictures with my camera. It's incredible what they can do! It's also super fun when they come roaring right over, shaking the entire house!

[ShaneJao]

The inflatable demo 11:14 is hilarious 😂