| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | AF-02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | AF-02 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Edwards - AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KEDW IATA: EDW Local: EDW Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 2015 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 598814 |
| Photo Comment |
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The second prototype of the F-35A (first flight 21 April 2010 and delivered to Edwards 17 May 2010) was used in a series of tests with the internal 25 mm GAU-22/A 4-barrel rotary cannon. The gun is seen here, uncovered and mounted internally near the left wing root. The gun carries 182 rounds and is effective against ground targets. AF-02 is seen here in a test area of Edwards. The Lightning II and its gun were directed to a distance huge sand wall in which the 25 mm rounds were fired. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 September 2023, and has since been viewed 344 times. |