The most technologically advanced carrier-capable fighter jet in the world is currently the Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II. However, even with all of its incredible technology, the aircraft still has to hit the deck of an aircraft carrier and essentially come to a halt in a controlled crash every time it lands on the ‘boat.’ Even with digital assistance, there is zero margin for error as the pilot must snag one of four arresting wires with a tailhook while the ship’s stern can pitch vertically by up to 20 feet in rough seas.
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