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Next-Gen Combat Jet – F-35B STOVL Demonstration

Video highlights of the F-35B Lightning II showcasing breathtaking short takeoffs, controlled hover transitions, and precision vertical landings aboard amphibious assault ships and forward-deployed bases. The F-35B is the short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the F-35 family, engineered to project fifth-generation airpower from locations where traditional fighter jets cannot operate. Using its shaft-driven lift fan system and swiveling rear exhaust nozzle, the aircraft can launch from compact flight decks, operate from expeditionary airstrips, and recover vertically with remarkable stability and control. Developed for the U.S. Marine Corps, the F-35B combines stealth, supersonic performance, advanced sensor fusion, and close-air-support capability in a single multirole platform. It is the only supersonic stealth fighter in the world capable of true vertical landings, allowing it to operate from smaller naval vessels and austere environments while maintaining full combat effectiveness. This video captures the power, engineering precision, and operational flexibility that define the F-35B’s role in modern naval and expeditionary aviation. Credits: U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy video footage by various public affairs personnel; additional courtesy footage from allied partners. Thumbnail Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.