22-10-2012, 04:40 PM
V/STOL
ABSTRACT
In the field of V/STOL, 2004 will be remembered largely as a year of preparation for important upcoming events For the
F-35B, the STOVL version of the Joint Strike Fighter, more than 2,700 lb of weight has been removed from its design in
anticipation of upcoming assembly, scheduled for 2005. For the Bell-Agusta 609 tilt-rotor, final modifications were completed
in preparation for year-end flight test envelope expansion. And for the Marine V-22 tilt-rotor. final flight testing will be
completed this year before operational evaluation begins in January.