Modern jet racing
F-35 Racer
A Litespeed-built electric ducted-fan aircraft brings modern fighter design, speed, and precise control into the school gym.
A modern fighter shape built for the race.
The F-35 Racer is a Litespeed-built electric ducted-fan aircraft used in the show’s present-day aviation-history segment and its high-speed racing demonstration.
Its long, recognizable silhouette and NORDAM branding make the aircraft easy to follow as students watch the pilot balance speed, orientation, and smooth control around the gym.
At a glance
Wingspan
27 in
Length
38 in
Weight
11 oz
Propulsion
Electric ducted fan
Role
High-speed racing
What elementary students can notice.
Modern shapes serve a purpose
The recognizable fighter silhouette shows how an aircraft’s form reflects its role and the era in which it was designed.
Ducted fans create thrust
An electric ducted fan moves air through the aircraft to produce the thrust needed for fast, controlled flight.
Speed still needs precision
Fast laps depend on orientation, smooth turns, and small corrections from the pilot—not speed alone.
