Inside the F-35 - The World’s Most Advanced Fighter Jet Explained

Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the F-35 - the world’s most advanced fifth generation fighter jet - from factory floor to front-line flight!

In this action-packed episode of Behind the Wings, join Colorado’s first lady fighter pilot, Tracy Lauterat, as she explores the cutting-edge technology, unmatched stealth, and jaw-dropping capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II. Discover what sets this aircraft apart: its advanced sensor suite, powerful Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine, integrated helmet display, and revolutionary stealth features. We’ll walk the mile-long Lockheed Martin assembly line, meet the skilled craftsmen and robots who build these jets, and talk to the elite pilots who take them into the skies.

Follow Tracy from the historic hangars of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum to the Lockheed Martin production facility and finally to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, where the F-35C rules the carrier deck. See how pilots train, suit up, and manage complex missions with the help of cutting-edge avionics and the automated ground collision avoidance system that has already saved lives. Learn about the different F-35 variants (A, B, and C), how the jet’s sensor fusion and data-sharing capabilities transform modern warfare, and why the F-35 is called the “quarterback” of the battlefield.

Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, aspiring pilot, or just curious about military technology, this deep dive into the F-35’s design, production, and operational use will leave you amazed at how far air power has come - and where it’s headed next!