F-35 Unofficial nickname

'Gums' likes the 'stubby' - some like the 'Bee' - so why not the STUBBEE - for the F-35B?

I actually like Tempest for the British ones... following on from Tornado and Typhoon...

"...Tempest Light Fighter
The final development of the Tempest was designed as an improved lightweight Tempest for use against the light and agile types of Japanese fighters in the Far East. Known initially as the "Tempest Light Fighter" the aircraft was later officially named the "Fury" and "Sea Fury"."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Tempest

Following on from the Tempest suggestion we could have:
A: Fury
B: Bee Fury
C. Sea Fury

What about SEALs (as in Navy SEALs)

SE-C variant
A-A variant
L-B variant

How about the "HAMMER".

On the recent video the F-35C wants to be called 'The Reaper' (because of 'The Grim Reapers') however it is too early to say with miles to go for a bunch of pilots from all persuasions to start getting a new moniker. Perhaps "Lewinski'? For Monica?

On the recent video the F-35C wants to be called 'The Reaper' (because of 'The Grim Reapers') however it is too early to say with miles to go for a bunch of pilots from all persuasions to start getting a new moniker. Perhaps "Lewinski'? For Monica?

I thought this one covered that nicely: http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/G ... ie/00.shtm

The F-32A has a variety of names, ranging from the official "Manta" to the unofficial "Guppy", or "Dub-U" (Double Ugly). One of the more common ones is "Monica", apparently in respect for a character of an old sitcom. Apparently, since whenever a crewmember is asked why "Monica" was chosen, they double over in laughter...

GTX - that photo is hilarious. The squadron logo on Monicaa is the fighting redcocks!

The lipstick was a nice touch

On the recent video the F-35C wants to be called 'The Reaper' (because of 'The Grim Reapers') however it is too early to say with miles to go for a bunch of pilots from all persuasions to start getting a new moniker. Perhaps "Lewinski'? For Monica?

If the shoe fits......

Nice imagery, real and animated

How about 'Lead Sled'?

Sounds like Reaper is gaining traction... Plus, it goes good with Raptor!

Sounds like Reaper is gaining traction... Plus, it goes good with Raptor!

Look for reports of "clubbing opponents like baby seals" in exercises to put the nail in that coffin.

Actually, I rather like the unflattering "stubby" nickname. Eventually, it will serve as a sick-in-the-eye for critics who dubbed it so.