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F-35C Lightning II (First Flight)
Lockheed Martin · USA
The C-model is the largest F-35 variant, with foldable wingtips and a much larger wing area to allow for the low-speed approaches required for carrier landings. Its increased internal fuel capacity gives it the longest range of the three variants.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 1,931 km/h (Mach 1.6) |
| Range | 2,200 km |
| Ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Engines | 1x Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
Internal bays for 2x AIM-120 and 2x GBU-31 JDAM.