Alp Aviation employs around 300 Turkish nationals with modern facilities. Company operates 80 machine tools and 13,500 m² facilities. Specializes in titanium machining and aviation alloy production
F-35 costs range from $100 to $400 million to purchase. Lifelong maintenance costs exceed $1.6 trillion over 66 years. Engine costs average around $19.7 million. Operating costs $38,000 per flight hour
F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service in 1978, designed after Vietnam conflict. F-35 Lightning II entered service in 2015, designed for stealth operations. F-16 is 49.5 ft x 16 ft, F-35 is 50.5 ft x 35 ft in size. F-35 has more fuel capacity and maximum takeoff weight
F-35 will use two interchangeable engines: F135 and F136. Engine thrust ranges from 17,600 lbs to 18,500 lbs. Engine consists of 3-stage fan, 6-stage compressor, and multiple turbines. First production engine expected in 2007