F-35B is slated to be used by the Royal navy on HMS Queen Elizabeth . the jet 's internal weapons bay is too small for a proper bomb load . F-35B is supposed to hold eight SDB II bombs in the bay , but only four can fit . A program spokesman has said modifications are being made to the jet . Royal Navy 's version is not intended to carry SDB II bombs . F-35 program will cost an estimated $ 2.5billion over the next decade .
F-35B is slated to be used by the Royal Navy on HMS Queen Elizabeth . Fighter jet 's internal weapons bay is too small for a proper bomb load . F-35B is supposed to hold eight SDB II bombs in the bay , but only four can fit . A program spokesman has said changes are being made to the jet . Royal Navy 's version is not intended to carry SDB II bombs . F-35 program will cost an estimated £2.5billion over the next decade .