What is the JSF ?
- AFFORDABLE, multi-service next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and U. S. allies.*
- U.S. Navy
- First-day-of-war, highly survivable strike fighter to complement the F/A-18E/F.
- U.S. Air Force
- Air-to-ground strike aircraft replacing the F-16 & A-10 and complementing the F-22A.
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Replaces both the F/A-18 and AV-8B as their only STOVL strike fighter.
- U.K. Royal Navy & Air Force
- Replaces Sea Harriers and GR.7s as a supersonic strike fighter.
- Other Countries
- Potential JSF customers include current operators of F-16, F/A-18, and AV-8B.
* Information obtained from the Official US Government, DOD, JSF Site