Tamiya 1/48 Lockheed F-35 B Lightning II Fighter Plastic Model Kit

Born from the Joint Strike Fighter program, the F-35B boasts a unique combination of capabilities: conventional takeoff and landing, short takeoff and vertical landing, and stealth technology. This multi-role marvel serves as the successor to the AV-8B Harrier II, and its innovative 3-bearing engine duct nozzle and lift fan enable both supersonic speeds and vertical landings.

Following the F-35A's deployment, the F-35B took flight in 2015. The US Marine Corps' VMFA-211 "Wake Island Avengers" wrote history in September 2018 by deploying the first F-35B in combat in Afghanistan. Beyond the US and UK, Italy has already embraced the F-35B, and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force is preparing its own F-35B squadron for launch in 2024.

With its ability to operate from both aircraft carriers and short runways, the F-35B is attracting interest from nations around the globe. This versatility, coupled with its cutting-edge technology, promises to make the F-35B a prominent force in the skies for years to come.

Now, Tamiya have added this to the legendary 1/48 scale series, ready for you to build and display.