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Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Carrier Fighter Variant

The Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II is the carrier-optimized member of the F-35 family, designed for catapult launches and arrested landings on large aircraft carriers. It brings the F-35’s stealth, sensors, supersonic performance, and networked mission systems to naval carrier operations as a distinct service-specific airframe variant.

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Aliases
F-35CF-35C Lightning IILightning II carrier variant
Family Name
Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II
Full Name
Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Carrier Fighter Variant
Roles
military
Status
active
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
F-35C

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II is the carrier-optimized member of the F-35 family, designed for catapult launches and arrested landings on large aircraft carriers. It brings the F-35’s stealth, sensors, supersonic performance, and networked mission systems to naval carrier operations as a distinct service-specific airframe variant.
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 01:31:12 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 01:31:12 UTC