F-35C Lightning II Soars Through Sun 'n Fun 2025

F-35C Lightning II Soars Through Sun 'n Fun 2025 

The U.S. Navy's flagship stealth fighter, the F-35C Lightning II, showcased its power at Sun 'n Fun 2025 in Lakeland, Florida, cutting through the skies at Mach 1.6. The VFA-125 demo team piloted the jet, leaving brilliant molten-orange afterburner trails across the golden sky.

Powered by a Pratt & Whitney F135 engine producing 43,000 pounds of thrust, the F-35C, valued at approximately $102 million, provided a heart-racing display of speed and precision.