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F-35 vs Ferrari: Italian Navy to Soon Settle a Wild High-Speed Race

The matchup will compare a jet’s thrust with a supercar’s traction, with the Ferrari expected to hit 330 km/h and finish in about 8 to 9 seconds.

Italy's Navy is set to pit an F-35B fighter jet against a Ferrari SF90 in a high-speed runway race on October 11.

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Countdown to the two high-risk acceleration races - The goal, the challenge and the historical precedent with the Schumacher vs. a Eurofighter Typhoon

Key takeaways The Italian Navy is organizing an unconventional competition to compare the acceleration of an F-35B stealth fighter with that of a Ferrari SF90. During the event, which takes place next month at the Grottaglie Air Base in southern Italy, the vertical-take-off jet will compete against the high-performance supercar. First race: 500 meters The first race takes place […]

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Defense News broke the news in Arlington, United States on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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