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js081285 · 10-20-2008, 08:59 AM

Can someone explain how the Harrier and JSF vertically takeoff and land? I know you cant just go from vertical to horizontal flight, so does the jet transition to horiztonal thrust while you transition to slow flight, and vice versa for landing?

10-20-2008, 08:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
js081285 Gets Weekends Off Joined APC: Apr 2007 Posts: 116	Can someone explain how the Harrier and JSF vertically takeoff and land? I know you cant just go from vertical to horizontal flight, so does the jet transition to horiztonal thrust while you transition to slow flight, and vice versa for landing?