Mission-Critical Aircraft Maintenance Facilities for the F-35

The F-35 hangars at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma are purpose-built aircraft maintenance and support facilities designed specifically for the F-35 Lightning II — the U.S. military’s fifth-generation fighter aircraft. These hangars do more than just shelter aircraft:

• They provide maintenance bays for routine and deeper maintenance.

• They include support spaces such as administrative areas, training rooms, parts storage, and secure systems for tech and mission planning.

• The design incorporates F-35-specific utilities and infrastructure (e.g., environmental control systems, power/data feeds, tooling areas) that legacy aircraft hangars lack.

9/12/2012

2,600 tons

United States Marine Corps

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