Lockheed Martin X-35B Lightning II, 301 / PAV-1, National Air and Space Museum (USA)
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Registration: 301
Construction Number: PAV-1
Model Lockheed Martin X-35B Lightning II
Operator: National Air and Space Museum (USA)
Airport: Washington - NASM Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, USA - Virginia
Photographer: Chris England
Date Taken: 02/10/2007
Date Submitted: 09/12/2008
The first X-35A, modified to include the lift-fan engine for testing of the STOVL concept. The first aircraft to achieve a short take-off, level supersonic flight, and vertical landing in a single flight.
Picture ID:1145932