For 'kbrockman'
X-32 JSF first vertical (hover) landing
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Uploaded on Mar 16, 2007
The X-32 (Boeing's entry into the Joint Strike Fighter competition) can be seen here landing vertically like a helicopter (or, rather, like a Harrier). As we all know, Lockheed won the competition with the X-35/F-35, but Boeing's airplane is still very cool, as you can see. For more X-32 videos (including VTOL, or hovering flight), go to:
http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=BoeingX32JSF
Looks like the X-32B had some Hover Pit Troubles. Click thumbnail for big pic:
Pic from Video mentioned above.