It does work, but I still think it was a a collisal mistake. It will kill many Marine pilots before they give up on it. Consider the wing stress when the engines go vertical. I don't know how they mount them, but the mounts will most likely wear out quickly. When the Harrier VSTOL came out it was nicknamed the "widow maker," as was the F-11, and not this. The F-35 is a disaster waiting to happen.
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It's also a dupe!
great pic
It does work, but I still think it was a a collisal mistake. It will kill many Marine pilots before they give up on it. Consider the wing stress when the engines go vertical. I don't know how they mount them, but the mounts will most likely wear out quickly. When the Harrier VSTOL came out it was nicknamed the "widow maker," as was the F-11, and not this. The F-35 is a disaster waiting to happen.
is the craft already in service? i heard it caused an accident during a marine test flight...
This baby better hit 1000 before it leaves the RP section.
nice shot. these type of VTOLS worry me a bit, like what happens if a blade shears off when flying forward and the blades are facing forward.
yes...
coooooooooooooool
the deep of picture is great
AWSOME!! This is being favorited.!
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NICE TO SEE SOMRTHING DIFFRENT....+
Very cool pic :)