Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL JSF first flight

Lockheed Martin video of the first flight of the F-35B short take-off and vertical landing variant of the Joint Strike Fighter from the company's Fort Worth, Texas plant on June 11, 2008. Pilot is Graham Tomlinson of BAE Systems

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• aviation
• space
• aircraft
• F-35
• JSF

[xdamousex]

Description is incorrect, it should be June 11, 2008.

[theworacle]

Thanks. Info corrected

[brown9708]

I was disappointed this video did not have a clear view of Walmart on 183

[DemonDik]

Since the Pentagon lost a 1.5 terabyte hard drive containing the F-35's weapons system, readar systems and ECM technology this plane has become nothing more than a multimillion dollar paper weight! These systems are compromised due to this security failure at the Pentagon. It's not like they are going back to the drawing board to create brand new systems.  Wherever that HD went you can bet our adversaries know exactly how to neutralize this bird!

[adad2757]

@BOLOBO19792000 to tell if its the short takeoff the nozzle would be pointed down 45 degrees

[adad2757]

thats stovl so i dont think i saw any short takeoffs or verticle landings!

[BenjiMANm]

if it was meant to be a short takeoff then the video wouldbe called Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL JSF first short takeoff.

[BOLOBO19792000]

If THAT was a Short Takeoff then I'm the pope.

[consoleman09]

F-35 will replace F-16/15. Japan/South Korea/Israel are already banking on this.

[happymeal29]

it's the B, trust me.

[onemorerail]

Hi! Not sure what the issue is. The guy clearly said it was an incorrect title. I called them out on it. You try to play third party hero and call me out on something (9 months later).

[Wawaweewaj]

well first of all smart ass that was a f-3 a not b and yes most people judge by the title