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News: F-35 weight issues resolved, focus is now on production [2004-09-14]
Engineers have removed more than 2,700 pounds (1,225 kilograms) of unwanted estimated weight from the short-takeoff/vertical-landing (STOVL) version of the F-35 JointStrike Fighter, while increasing propulsion efficiency and reducing drag.
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News: F-35 STOVL team completes successful gearbox test [2007-05-07]
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce successfully completed the first phase and initiated phase two of the F135 short-takeoff/vertical-landing engine LiftFan gearbox qualification test.
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News: Center fuselage for F-35 Ground Test Aircraft delivered [2007-06-14]
Northrop Grumman delivered the centre fuselage section for the first F-35 Lightning II short take-off, vertical landing (STOVL) variant static test aircraft, more than two & half months ahead of schedule.
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News: F-35 STOVL engine powered up in preparation of first flight [2008-04-27]
The British pilot who will be the first person to fly the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B started and ran the aircraft's engine for the first time on April 18, initiating the final series of ground tests before the jet's first flight.
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