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LM: Canada selects F-35 Lightning II airplane for next-generation fighter
Fort Worth, Usa - Delivery will begin in 2016
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The Government of Canada last Friday announced plans to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as the country’s next-generation fighter aircraft. The F-35 will replace Canada’s fleet of CF-18 Hornets that entered service in the early 1980s. The F-35 is a multi-role, 5th generation stealth fighter developed and funded by nine countries, including Canada. It is designed to excel in both air...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency