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Is the F-35 a VTOL plane?

The F-35 is not a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. It is a STOVL (Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing) aircraft. This means that it can take off from a short runway or even vertically, but it cannot land vertically like a true VTOL aircraft. The F-35's STOVL capabilities are made possible by its lift fan and rotating engine nozzle.