First Stovl Engine, Lift Fan For Production F-35B Shipped

LOS ANGELES — Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce have shipped the first production short take-off and vertical landing (Stovl) propulsion system to Lockheed Martin for installation in the F-35B. The lift fan unit, produced at Rolls’ Indianapolis facility, will be integrated with Pratt & Whitney’s F135...

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