洛克希德马丁声称台湾是F35战机潜在客户

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再说F35更通用的原因在于在它的基本机型上可以通过修改来达成任务指标，海航预计要用的F35的机翼面积会增加的，毕竟面积大的机翼利于低速在航母上降落，同时对地攻击也可以有更多挂载。为了对应弹射机构，也做了些内部加工。此外F35比起F18C的航程也更远，与F18配合使用也是可能的。
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/f-35.htm
US Navy
The requirement for carrier operations creates the largest differences between the Air Force and Navy version. The naval version has larger wing and tail control surfaces to enable low-speed approaches to aircraft carriers. Leadingedge flaps and foldable wing tip sections account for this increased wing area. The larger wing area also provides the Navy version with an increased payload capability. To support the stresses of carrier landings and catapult launches, the internal structure of this version is strengthened. In addition, the landing gear has longer stroke and higher load capacity, and of course an arresting hook is added. Compared to the F-18C, the F-35 has twice the range on internal fuel.. The design is also optimized for survivability, which is a key Navy requirement. Like the USAF version, the Navy version will incorporate an internal gun and sensors. This new fighter will be used by the Navy as a first-day-of-war attack fighter in conjunction with the F/A-18 Hornet. The Navy plans to purchase 480 JSF.