MilitaryF-35C
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The F-35C is the carrier-variant of the F-35 Lightning II, a single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft. It features larger wing and control surfaces, reinforced landing gear, and a stronger airframe for catapult launches and arrested recoveries on aircraft carriers.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 2019 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,960 km/h |
| Range | 2,220 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 15.7 t |
History
Developed by Lockheed Martin in the United States, it entered service in 2019 and is primarily used by the US Navy for carrier-based operations.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 55 | confirmed |
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