Lockheed F-35B Succeeds in STOVL Propulsion Ground Test

Posted at: Thu May 29th, 2008

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 29th, 2008 -- The shaft-driven lift fan propulsion system that will enable the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter to perform short takeoffs and vertical landings (STOVL) operated for the first ti...