F-35C

U.S. Navy carrier operations account for most of the differences between the F-35C and the other JSF variants. The aircraft has larger wing and tail control surfaces to better manage low-speed carrier approaches.
The F-35 is the Navy's first stealth aircraft.
The internal structure of the U.S. Navy variant is strengthened to handle the loads associated with catapult launches and arrested landings.
A larger wingspan provides increased range and improves low-speed handling characteristics for the Navy aircraft.
Like the U.S. Marine Corps variant, the U.S. Navy variant carries a refueling probe on the right side of the forward fuselage.
Range and payload are superior to legacy strike fighters.
Weapon loads, cockpit layout, countermeasures, radar, and other features are common with the other variants.

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