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Beast Mode: How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Bolts on 22,000 Pounds of Bombs

Beast Mode” lets the F-35 carry up to 22,000 pounds by adding external weapons to its internal bays, massively boosting firepower but sacrificing stealth, range, and agility. -Israel’s F-35I Adir has ...
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F-22 Raptor: A “Beast” Without a Beast Mode

Summary and Key Points: “Beast mode” refers to a fighter jet carrying an unusually heavy load of weapons. The F-35 Lightning II has a “beast mode,” allowing it to carry up to 22,000 pounds of ...