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Originally Posted by Delthefunky
The marine version is now on probation, partly because of the recent $78 billion pentagon spending cuts and problems with the aircraft. How does the marine version differ from the AF version? Carrier capabilities?
Just wondering how this effects the AF version if at all.
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The Marine version (F-35B) has STOVL capabilities (similar to the Harrier), making it by far the most complex of the F-35 variants. The naval version (F-35C) has added features for catapult takeoffs and arrestor hook landings. The Air Force version (F-35A) has neither and is furthest along in development.