F-35B/C
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The F-35B and F-35C are variants of the F-35 Lightning II, a single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft. The F-35B features short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities, while the F-35C is designed for carrier operations with larger wings and reinforced landing gear.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 2015 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,960 km/h |
| Range | 1,000 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 15.25 t |
History
Developed by Lockheed Martin in the United States, these variants entered service around 2015 and are used by various navies and marine corps.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 137 | confirmed |
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