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The F-35C variant, designed for carrier-based operations, features catapult take-off, arrested landing, robust landing gear, and a 1,200 nm range.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- Capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
- Wingtips fold for aircraft carrier stowage.
- Datalink technology provides unmatched situational awareness, including intelligence distribution.
- The "Charlie" variant is particularly intimidating to Beijing and Moscow through its power projection capabilities