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Old 01-11-2018, 10:10 AM
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Specifically it is the F-35B. The Marines bought the STOVL (Short Take Off Vertical Landing) version for use on smaller helicopter and amphibious landing ships. The Brits and others have also bought the "B".
The Air Force buys the "A" model and the Navy has the "C" model with a larger wing and a tail hook for carrier use.

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