The F-35 was designed with three initial variants – the F-35A, a CTOL land-based version; the F-35B, a STOVL version capable of use either on land or on aircraft carriers; and the F-35C, a CATOBAR …

The F-35C is the world’s only long-range stealth strike fighter designed and built explicitly for the Navy.

The F-35C, operated by the U.S. Department of the Navy, brings radar-evading stealth capability to the carrier deck for the first time in U.S. naval aviation history.

Dec 20, 2024 · Lockheed Martin announced the recent delivery of the 100th F-35C Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet, marking a new milestone for the program after the delivery of the 1000th F-35...

Aug 26, 2025 · Whereas the F-35A (in use with the Air Force) and the F-35B (in use with the Marine Corps) have compact wings, suited for land-based runways, the F-35C’s wing required a significantly …

Jul 1, 2025 · Discover the F-35C Lightning II, a 5th gen. stealth fighter designed for carrier operations and its various capabilities.

The F-35C is tailored for carrier-based operations for the U.S. Navy, with features like larger wings (13.1m wingspan) with foldable wingtip sections for storage on aircraft carriers, stronger landing …

Dec 17, 2024 · The F-35C Lightning II, the U.S. Navy’s carrier-optimized stealth fighter, has proven its operational prowess in recent conflicts. Equipped with foldable wingtips, robust landing gear, and an …

The F-35C combines lessons learned from previous aircraft with technology breakthroughs to produce a fighter that retains its stealthy advantage with minimal low observable maintenance, even in the …

Oct 23, 2024 · The F-35C enhances the carrier strike group's ability to project power, supporting U.S. national security and integrating seamlessly with other carrier air wing assets.