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Military Aviation => Modern Military Aircraft => Topic started by: Gav on July 08, 2007, 02:21:25 PM

Title: Jsf in Die Hard 4.0 question - possible film spoilers
Post by: Gav on July 08, 2007, 02:21:25 PM

I saw die hard 4.0 yesterday and i have a question about the jsf near the end

It is flying pretty fast and switches to vtol mode in mid flight, is that possible?

Title: Re: Jsf in Die Hard 4.0 question - possible film spoilers
Post by: casper on July 08, 2007, 07:26:59 PM

Hi there and welcome to the forum. Doing a little digging and I found this

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The first major film appearance of an F-35B was in Live Free or Die Hard (2007). The film used a combination of a full-scale model and CGI[46][47] to dramatize its hovering ability using the lift fan.[48] Additionally, STOVL aircraft, like the F-35B, are employed tactically in forward flight mode reserving usage of the lift fan for short takeoffs and vertical landings. However, the film depicts the aircraft hovering while engaging a ground target.[48]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-35_Lightning_II

Title: Re: Jsf in Die Hard 4.0 question - possible film spoilers
Post by: Gav on July 09, 2007, 10:08:25 AM

Thanks  ;D