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F-35B/C

Fighter Jetconfirmed

F-35B/C

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

TypeFighter Jet
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced2015
StatusIn service
Speed1,960 km/h
Range1,000 km
Crew1
Weight15.25 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

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States137confirmed

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