Name: The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer
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Description: The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

The F-35B’s short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) capability means that it can replace multiple existing aircraft in a wide variety of military missions. The U.S. Marine Corps and Britain’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are testing the aircraft for operational duties.

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The F-35B Fighter Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing is a Game Changer

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