Why the F-35B Fighter Is the Perfect Plane for the Marine Corps

Out of the three Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II variants, the F-35B, in use with the US Marine Corps, is likely the most innovative. Designed specifically for the unique demands of the Marines, the F-35B deviates significantly from the baseline F-35 A-variant, which the Air Force operates from conventional takeoff and landing configurations. Instead, the F-35B offers the Marine Corps flexibility, expeditionary power, and shipboard compatibility, with short takeoff and vertical landing capabil

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