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There is no variant of the F-35 that can do VTOL. Apparently they did a test and got some prototype to take off vertically with no fuel and nothing else on boar
by sidewndr46 4y ago
There is no variant of the F-35 that can do VTOL. Apparently they did a test and got some prototype to take off vertically with no fuel and nothing else on board. But it is not a VTOL aircraft.
- dragonwriter 4y ago> Apparently they did a test and got some prototype to take off vertically with no fuel That would be…impressive, actually. But I doubt any variant of the F-35 has demonstrated takeoff, vertical or otherwise, without fuel, though I suppose if you were extremely generous with your definition of “takeoff”, the F-35C might be able to, given its CATOBAR capability.
- Nition 4y agoOkay smartypants, I'm sure they meant a minimal amount of fuel.