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Built-in precision. 🎯 The F-35 Lightning II utilizes its integrated Electro-Optical Targeting System, or EOTS, to detect threats and designate targets with extreme accuracy. Unlike older aircraft requiring drag-heavy external pods, this advanced system is built directly into the fuselage to preserve stealth while delivering laser and GPS-guided munitions.

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TomcatJunkie 🇺🇸5 days ago

Hello there

Craig Knight5 days ago

God bless America 🌎🇺🇸🗽

KrebtheOK5 days ago

I happen know a certain other aircraft that also has an under-nose targeting system

Aaron Michael5 days ago

cool use it on yourselves

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