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Lockheed Martin X-35
The Lockheed Martin X-35 was an experimental aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin for the Joint Strike Fighter Program. It was declared the winner over the Boeing X-32 and went on to enter production in the early 21st century as the F-35 Lightning II.
best but the Lockheed Martin X-35 has set a new mark by using a
fan behind the cockpit instead of using the Pegasus engine that
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The Lockheed Martin X-35 was an experimental aircraft developed by
Lockheed Martin for the Joint Strike Fighter Program.2
The Lockheed Martin X-35 concept for the Marine and Royal Navy
variant of the aircraft uses a shaft-driven lift-fan system to
achieve Short-Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) capability.3
and Lockheed Martin X-35; the Lockheed design was picked, leading to
three production aircraft, the F-35A, B and C.4
contrast, the Lockheed Martin X-35 prototypes were capable of
transitioning between their STOVL and supersonic configurations in
mid-flight.5
Lockheed Martin X-35 (later named the F-35 Lightning II) won the JSF
competition.6
Lockheed Martin X-35 has a traditional rear-mounted engine, with a
separate lift fan mounted in front for vertical landings, the Boeing
X-32 does the entire job with one 7
Lockheed Martin X-35 won the JSF competition.8
Made by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
Lockheed Martin X-35, a final design was chosen based on...9
Lockheed Martin X-35Lockheed Martin X-35 Prototype Demonstrator for
F-35 / Two (2) built Photo - Tom Reynolds / USAF
F35 Joint Strike Fighter Program data is still 10
multi-purpose jet fighter that lost to the Lockheed Martin X-35 in the
Joint Strike Fighter contest - features textured surfaces, a detailed
cockpit with a glazed canopy, a prototypical "chin-mounted" air
intake, 11
the Lockheed Martin X-35 (later selected for production) and the
Boeing X-32. The player is accompanied in air combat by up to three
AI-controlled wingmen.12
The Lockheed Martin X-35 was chosen over the competing Boeing X-32
primarily because of Lockheeds lift-fan STOVL design, which proved
superior to the Boeing vectored-thrust approach.13
The Lockheed Martin X-35 was selected as the winning JSF design on 26
October 2001. Some X-35 workshare may be awarded to Boeing as a
consolation.14
The Lockheed Martin X-35 A/B is on display at the Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy center near Dulles
International Airport in Virginia.15
The Lockheed Martin X-35 was chosen because of
Lockheed's lift-fan STOVL design.16
Height Main
528.3199999999999
Developed Into
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Engine(jet)
Pratt & Whitney F135
Length Alt
15.37 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
60000.0
Thrust Main
28000
Jet Or Prop
jet
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Range Main
approx. 1
200 nmi
Loaded Weight Main
44400.0
Height Alt
5.28 m
Loading Main
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See Also
* Fourth generation jet fighter* Future Offensive Air System* Joint Combat Aircraft
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on internal fuel
Max Speed Main
Mach 1.6
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
27220.0
Number Built
2
Crew
1
Thrust/weight
1
Thrust Alt
128.0
Climb Rate Main
Classified information in the United States
Area Main
459.6
Primary user
Span Alt
10.65 m
Plane Or Copter?
Afterburning Thrust Alt
191.0
Manufacturer
Status
First Flight
24
Number Of Jets
1
Loaded Weight Alt
19960.0
Has Armament
yes
Type of jet
Empty Weight Alt
11793.0
Afterburning Thrust Main
43000
Length Main
1539.24
Span Main
1066.8
Area Alt
42.7 m2
Range Alt
roughly 2
222 km
Similar Aircraft
* Rockwell-MBB X-31* Boeing X-32* Yakovlev Yak-141
Max Speed Alt
72000.0
Related
* F-35 Lightning II
Empty Weight Main
26000.0
Category
Loading Alt
446