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Note that both the Harrier and the F-35B are generally STOVL, not VTOL. Dry weight of the B is 32,000lbs, and globalsecurity says the lift fan can only produce
by sbierwagen 10y ago
Note that both the Harrier and the F-35B are generally STOVL, not VTOL. Dry weight of the B is 32,000lbs, and globalsecurity says the lift fan can only produce 39,700lbs of thrust. A single JDAM weighs 2,000lbs. Doesn't leave much room for fuel. V-22 is the same way.