The flight data base of modern American fighter of the fifth generation F-35 introduced information about the Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20. The Pentagon explained, that the information required for quick and accurate identification of foreign aircraft appeared nearby.
Flight Data Files – electronic memory aircraft. This extensive on-board systems, accumulate information on the geographical conditions, airspace and potential threats in those areas, where the F-35 can take part in hostilities. Flight data packages consist of hardware and software. In fact, a database of known threats and their aircraft in specific parts of the globe
Total developing Air Force 12 various flight data packets to 12 geographic areas, as stated by the Air Force Command. Now flight files are compatible with the latest version of the onboard software F-35 Block 3F. It enables the use of small-caliber bombs, controlled 220-kilogram bombs and JDAM missiles “air-to-air” short-range AIM 9X.
The new version of the software package Block 4 It is still in the process of developing. Updates will allow aircraft to use British, Turkey and some European weapons systems, will increase the area of engagement for the US version of the fighter.