Is F-35 VTOL or STOVL?

Although technically VTOL aircraft, they are operationally STOVL aircraft due to the extra weight carried at take-off for fuel and armaments. The same is true of the F-35B Lightning II, which demonstrated VTOL capability in test flights but is operationally a STOVL.

What is the difference between F-35A F-35B and F-35C?

The F-35A provides conventional takeoff/landing and is operated by the USAF, the F-35B provides short-takeoff and vertical-landing (STVOL) capabilities for the US Marines, and the F-35C is designed for carrier operations and is operated by the US Navy.

Can F-35 take off vertically?

The United States Air Force and the majority of F-35 international allied customers operate the F-35A. Can land vertically like a helicopter and take-off in very short distances. This allows it to operate from austere, short-field bases and a range of air-capable ships.

How fast is an F-35 fighter jet?

“We are ready to execute combat operations,” said Major Dion. Major Dion said the F-35C is capable of supersonic speeds of 1.5+ mach, and up to 700 knots. “Very fast jet, very clean,” said Major Dion.

Can the F-35 go supersonic?

“We are ready to execute combat operations,” said Major Dion. Major Dion said the F-35C is capable of supersonic speeds of 1.5+ mach, and up to 700 knots. “Very fast jet, very clean,” said Major Dion. “There is not a lot of stuff hanging off of it, which allows us to maintain that speed for a longer amount of time.

What is the F-35B standard take-off and vertical landing?

F-35B takes off from the USS Wasp aircraft carrier as part of the ship trials, Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin Corporation. The F-35B Standard Take-off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) is a single-engine, fifth generation fighter aircraft designed and developed by Lockheed Martin.

What are the different variants of the F-35?

The aircraft has three main variants: the conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A, the short take-off and vertical-landing (STOVL) F-35B, and the carrier-based (CV/ CATOBAR) F-35C. The aircraft descends from the Lockheed Martin X-35, which in 2001 beat the Boeing X-32 to win the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.

What is the maximum weight of the F-35B?

Empty Weight 14,651kg. Maximum Take-off Weight 27,000kg. Engines 1 x Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan engine rated at 125kN of dry thrust. Maximum Speed 1,960km/h. Maximum Range 1,667km. Share Article. F-35B is designed and being developed by Lockheed Martin, Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Why does the F-35 have such a short wingspan?

The relatively short 35-foot wingspan of the F-35A and F-35B is set by the requirement to fit inside USN amphibious assault ship parking areas and elevators; the F-35C’s larger wing is more fuel efficient.