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April 21, 2001
   
The X35C, the Lockheed Martin version of the Navy variant for the Joint Strike Fighter, is sailing through flight tests. The larger wing provides more lift and fuel, and allows a lower landing speed, but causes a slight decrease in maneuverability.--Stephen V Cole