STOVL F-35B for Israel?

STOVL F-35B for Israel?

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In an article by Defense News Israel may switch to STOVL JSF’s by Barbara Opall-Rome, it states that, “with the rapidly expanding missile threat from Gaza in the south, Lebanon in the north and - in worst-case future scenarios - from the West Bank hugging the Israeli heartland, runways could become vulnerable. As a result, the IAF may be compelled for the first time to operate in the type of improvised, austere environments envisioned for the STOVL variant of the JSF.”

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What changes this would bring for Israel? Adding stealth & latest technology. Watch out all neighbors of Israel.

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Very interesting indeed.

From Supersonic to Hover: How the F-35 Flies

Theres a link with some information about the aircraft. I believe it was in Die hard 4.

It's an exceptional piece of machinery, although pity about the destruction it can bring.

[edit on 11-3-2008 by arclore]

Israel want the F35 as soon as they can - if they opt for the stovl version then they will have to wait a good few years more


maybe move this to the aircraft forum?