Originally Posted by
Asturias56
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...e-report-says/ suggests its a real issue.
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The committee notes that the aircraft carrier air wing has been optimized for striking power and sortie generation and believes that it may not be configured to support the long-range strike required by current and future threat systems. While the introduction of the F-35C will significantly expand stealth capabilities, the F-35C could require increased range to address necessary targets. "
also:-
Relax, you may have missed
ORAC's post. As well as tanker and buddy refueling and proposed UAV. As well as the 2X 5k wet points. LM is proposing CFT. It might have too much fuel now and no room for weapons. Gosh, another problem to solve.
Then there is the Super Hornets III with CFT, I mentioned posts ago. That work with the F-35 and with Supers with CFT, will have a similar radius as the f-35C on internal. I think the Super Hornets actually set the mission radius from a boat without refueling.