Just a question for those who know,
Given the difference in size and Fuel-need, can the F35 realistically replace the AV8B on a 1 for 1 base anyway ?
20 Harriers on a big US LHD might well be feasible for a limited amount of time but can they also operate 20 F35B's (not talking about the new LHA's or any of the other new non-welldeck carriers like CAVOUR and such).
Spot size difference alone suggest a 33% difference, fuel needs probably even more.