RAF new F-35B Lightning II First Vertical Takeoff

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Source: Lockhead Martin

RAF future aircraft F-35B Completes First Vertical Takeoff

A Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35B Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) Lightning II test aircraft recently completed the first-ever Vertical Takeoff (VTO) on May 10. VTOs are one of the many capabilities required for the fielding an F-35B aircraft. While not a combat capability, VTOs are required for repositioning of the STOVL in environments where a jet could not perform a short takeoff. In these cases, the jet, with a limited amount of fuel, would execute a VTO to travel a short distance.

See video clip at: https://www.f35.com/news/detail/f-35b-c ... al-takeoff

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Source: Gov.UK (MOD)

Lightning II jets in vertical night landing tests

For youtube clip click on: : http://www.gov.uk/government/news/light ... ding-tests