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New Member with Modern Technology in Vertical Climber Family

T he   Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Is a family of single-seat, single-engine,   fifth generation   multi role fighters   under development to perform   ground attack ,   reconnaissance , and   air defense   missions with   stealth   capability.   The F-35 has three main models; one is a   conventional takeoff and landing   variant, the second is a   short take off and vertical-landing   variant, and the third is a   carrier-based   variant. The F-35 is descended from the X-35, the product of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. JSF development is being principally funded by the United States, with the United Kingdom and other partner governments providing additional funding. The partner nations are either NATO members or close U.S. allies. It is being designed and built by an aerospace industry team led by Lockheed Martin. The F-35 took its first flight on...

The First Legend on Vertical Take Off and Landing in FIghter Aircraft History

 Took Spaces In The Heart of Many Like It's Landing And Take Off The Harrier , informally referred to as the Harrier Jump Jet , is a family of jet-powered attack aircraft capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing operations (V/STOL). Originally developed by UK manufacturer Hawker Siddeley in the 1960s, the Harrier emerged as the only truly successful V/STOL design of the many attempted during that era, despite being a subsonic aircraft, unlike most of its competitors. It was conceived to operate from improvised bases, such as car parks or forest clearings, without requiring large and vulnerable air bases. Later, the design was adapted for use from aircraft carriers. SPECIFICATION Kestrel FGA.1 Harrier GR3/AV-8A Sea Harrier FA2 Harrier GR9 AV-8B+ Harrier Crew One (Two for trainer versions) Length 42 ft 6 in (13.0 m) 47 ft 2 i...