Wing span: 10.7 m
Length: 15.7 m
Empty weight: Approx.13 300 kg 
Max operating weight: Approx. 31 800 kg
Structure: Metal and composites
Power plant: One Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 bypass turbofan (highest afterburner thrust at 191 kN)
Max speed: Mach 1.6
Ceiling: 15 000 m
Armament: Air-to-air weapons: Max 12 Sidewinder infrared missiles and/or AMRAAM radar-guided missiles, of which 6 in detachable wing pylons and 6 in weapon bays. Air-to-ground weapons: Smart JDAM bombs (250 kg laser-guided and 1000 kg bomb), SDB I and II glide bombs, JASSM-ER missile and AARGM-ER missile. One 25-millimetre GAU-22A cannon.
Systems and equipment: E.g. active electronically scanning APG-81 AESA radar, electric-optical sensors for targeting and maintaining situational awareness, electronic warfare and self-protection ESM system, helmet-mounted display system, chaff and flares countermeasures, LINK 16 and MADL data links. Break parachute system.
In service with the Finnish Air Force: 64 aircraft (to be introduced into service in 2026-30)