F-35B Fighter Jets in Crazy Action Aboard the Latest "Lightning Carrier"

The U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters are conducting short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) training aboard the U.S. Navy’s latest America-class amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli (LHA-7).

The concept of a "Lightning Carrier" involves adapting amphibious assault ships to specialize in the operation of F-35B stealth fighters, allowing them to function similarly to aircraft carriers. Typically, amphibious assault ships are designed to support Marine Corps landing operations, but a "Lightning Carrier" is capable of carrying a significant number of F-35B jets and can serve as the focal point for air operations, much like a traditional aircraft carrier.

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