Originally Posted by ORAC
With the increasing lack of commonality between the versions, the difference in refueling systems (pending someone paying to have the 35A modified), and the similarity in performance between the A and C, why buy 2 different models? Just standardize on the F-35B.
It would also allow the fleet to be rotated through carrier use and equalise the airframe life.
@ORAC Surely the logical outcome from your post is to standardise on F35C?