Can the F35 take off vertically with a full load?

While the F35 can take off 100\% vertical, it can only do so with a very limited fuel and weapons load. The load is so low, that the result is you can NOT use the jet for a practical and useful missions.

How much payload can an F35 carry?

Performance. The 15.7m F-35A aircraft can fly at a maximum speed of 1.6 Mach. The combat radius and maximum range of the aircraft on internal fuel are 1,093km and 2,200km respectively. Maximum g-rating of F-35A is 9.0 and weapons payload capacity is 8,160kg.

How does F 35 vertical takeoff?

Getting Vertical Using energy generated by the F-35’s single engine, a swiveling jet pipe capable of rotating 95 degrees in 2.5 seconds redirects the engine thrust downward, while additional lift fans beneath the cockpit and wings combine to produce 40,000 pounds of vertical thrust.

Can the F-35B hover?

Extra thrust for hovering But, for hovering, the F-35B can rely on 40,000 pounds of thrust without having to use reheat. When the F-35B is hovering, all 40,000 pounds of thrust is directed downwards, not backwards. It also can be directed anywhere in between, and even slightly forwards, said Tennant.

What is the range of a F-35?

900 nautical miles
The F-35 measures 15.6m (51.2ft) in overall length, has a wingspan of 10.7m (35ft) and a height of 4.36m (14.3ft). Its top speed comes in at 1.6 Mach or 1,200mph – that is 1.6 times the speed of sound – and its maximum thrust tops 40,000lbs. The jet has a range of 900 nautical miles and a combat radius of 833km.

Can an F-35 land vertically?

The F-35B. One of the most advanced fighter jets in the world, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth jet with high maneuverability, supersonic speeds, and multi-role capabilities. The STOVL feature makes the jet land vertically like a helicopter and take off in very short distances.

Can a plane do a vertical takeoff?

Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft include fixed-wing aircraft that can hover, take off and land vertically, as well as helicopters and other aircraft with powered rotors, such as tiltrotors. They can also take off and land like a normal airplane.