F35B also has the hover capability. Its focus is to support in CAS (Close Air Support) roles, not necessarily doing hover support like helicopters, but STOVL ca

F35B also has the hover capability. Its focus is to support in CAS (Close Air Support) roles, not necessarily doing hover support like helicopters, but STOVL capability needed to be stationed on temporary smaller airfields. AFAIK it's main use-case is to support the Marines.