F-35B: A Less-Than-Capable Platform

Abstract

Nicknamed "Lightning II," the F-35 is a family of conventional take-off and landing, aircraft carrier-capable, and short take-off/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft. Arguably the most controversial of this family is the F-35B STOVL variant, which is destined to replace the USMC's aging F/A-18 and AV-8B fleets. While the mantra "newer is better" is typically the rule, the STOVL variant is an exception. The F-35B will prove to be a less-than-capable platform due to its limited ordnance payload, single engine, and single aircrew design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 19, 2008
Accession Number
ADA511254

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth A. Peterson

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Bomber Aircraft
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Crews
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Lift Fans
  • Marine Corps
  • Platforms
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Simulators
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Training
  • United States
  • Vertical Landings
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security