F-35BライトニングIIの短距離離陸／垂直着陸(STOVL)と機体の姿勢制御

ホバリングする機体の回転軸のイメージ

210111-N-BT681-1049 PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 11, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

Test flight completed after F-35B modifications A Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II completes its first short takeoff and vertical landing check flight at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 18, 2015. The aircraft was undergoing a functional check flight following modifications at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alex R. Lloyd)

220405-N-CZ759-1103 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2022) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 launches from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 5, 2022. VMFA-122 is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Theodore Quintana)

190427-M-DE426-027 BEAUFORT, S.C. (April 27, 2019) Pilots assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 fly the F-35B Lightning II during the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort Air Show, April 27, 2019. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Bobby J. Yarbrough/Released)

USS America (LHA 6) Flight Operations An F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), while sailing in the East China Sea, January 17. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas B. Contant)

220614-M-BH827-1119 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 14, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during Valiant Shield 2022 (VS22), June 14, 2022. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allows the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Task Force the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service to conduct long-range, precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Task Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

200818-M-LP762-1069 MCAS IWAKUNI, Japan (Aug. 18, 2020) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conducts flight operations at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug 18, 2020. VMFA-121 is the first forward deployed Marine F-35B squadron, capable of providing close air support and conducting strike missions in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

210402-M-JO217-2269 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (April 2, 2021) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during a joint training evolution with Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force assets, April 2, 2021. The training enables joint force training in counter air operations and strengthens relationships between U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force units in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)