What is a variant Littoral Combat Ship?

The Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship is a resilient, flexible warship, designed from the keel up to affordably take on new capabilities including advanced sensors, missiles and cutting-edge cyber systems. Its speed, strength and versatility make it a critical tool to help sailors achieve their missions.

Where are Littoral Combat Ships stationed?

As of June 2021, the ships are divided into two squadrons: Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 (LCSRON ONE) in San Diego and Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 2 (LCSRON TWO) in Mayport, Florida. The Freedom variant is based in Mayport, while the Independence variant is homeported in San Diego.

Can the F-35 take off and land vertically?

The F-35B Variant – Short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) Arguably the most unique of the variants, the F-35B is designed to operate from shorter runways and air-capable ships. That means that it can take off from very short runways and land vertically with no runway required.

What is the F-35C variant of the US Navy?

The F-35C Variant – The aircraft carrier variant (CV) The aircraft carrier variant, the F-35C, is designed to take off and land from runways on aircraft carrier ships. It is the first stealth fighter for the US Navy and the world’s only fifth generation stealth fighter designed for aircraft carriers.

Why does the F-35B weigh so much more?

Because of the size requirements for a propulsion system that enables vertical landing, the F-35B weighs more than the A and C variants. The overall size of the aircraft however, is similar to the F-35A so the B variant sacrifices fuel capacity to make room for the Rolls-Royce-built LiftSystem.

What is the F-35A Lightning II?

Also dubbed the CTOL variant (Conventional Takeoff and Landing), the F-35A is intended for the United States Air Force and the majority of other nation’s air defence needs. Because of that, and the fact that it is the cheapest model, the F-35A will be the most common of the three variants. A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.

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