Aero India: US showcases 2 F-35s, turns up with largest-ever team

While India is developing its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for the Indian Air Force, the United States has flown in two of its Air Force’s fifth-generation fighters—the supersonic and multirole jets F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter—marking their debut in Aero India.

The F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team from Hill Air Force Base in Utah will demonstrate its “unique aerial capabilities”, while the F-35A Lightning II from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska will be on static display, the US Consulate said.