20 U.S. Marine F-35B Fighters 'Took Off Together' in Massive Elephant Walk
Elephant walks are more closely associated with the Air Force. But the USMC’s VMAT 501 conducted the impressive 20 F-35B elephant walk.
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Elephant walks are more closely associated with the Air Force. But the USMC’s VMAT 501 conducted the impressive 20 F-35B elephant walk.
Both the Harrier and the F-35B are V/STOL-equipped jets, capable of operating from the relatively small deck of the Wasp-class ships.
The F-35 Lightning II is the most technologically advanced and capable tactical fighter in the skies today.
The Marine Corps variant of the F-35, “Bravo,” features short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capabilities. STOVL allows the airframe to operate from short-field bases and a range of air-capable ships.
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