For the first time ever the country’s newest fighter jet will take to the Reno, skies at the 57th STIHL National Championship Air Races. Fans will see America’s Airmen display the skill, capabilities and technology of the F-35A Lightning II.
“Fans are in for a real treat this year. We are thrilled to feature the full demonstration of the F-35,” said Tony Logoteta, RARA Chief Operating Officer. “It’s truly a performance to remember that will give fans a glimpse of the incredible capabilities of the world’s most advanced fighter jet.”
The Reno Air Racing Association says the F-35A is the world’s most advanced multi-role stealth fighter, boasting 43,000 pounds of thrust reaching up to Mach 1.6 (about 1,200 mph). The demonstration profile will last approximately 18 minutes and feature the jet’s extreme agility, speed and maneuverability.
The demonstration team is part of the 388th Fighter Wing out of Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The 388th Fighter Wing is currently the Air Force’s first combat-ready operational F-35 wing in the service. The team is made up of approximately 15 Airmen, to include the pilot, wingmen, maintenance and public affairs Airmen.
The STIHL National Championship Air Races are scheduled for September 16-20, 2020.
For more information, visit AirRace.org.
(RARA, F35 Demo Team contributed to this report.)
