BLUF
The F-35 has multiple roles; it can be used for air-to-air combat and ground attack missions—'beast mode' refers to the configuration where it carries a significant amount of munitions.Summary
- ‘Beast Mode’ includes internal weapons and additional wing-mounted ordnance.
- Nearly 10,000 kgs of munitions.
- Australia, Italy and the Netherlands have adopted.
- Most effective during the later stages of air combat-a "Day 3" activity.