F-35B Achieves Vertical Landing Milestone

Credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN
The F-35B is taking a major step forward with verticallanding test milestones, though the massive price increase for the stealthy, single-engine fighter is raising eyebrows among international customers. The first vertical landing took place Mar. 18 after a 1:09 p.m. EDT takeoff at NAS Patuxent...

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