Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Boeing-JSF-STOVL-Ground-Environment-Data-Beats-Predictions-2F3XC5WW11B.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarX-32A Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Concept Demonstrator on TarmacX-32A Joint Strike Fighter Concept Demonstrator on TarmacX-32A Joint Strike Fighter Concept Demonstrator on TarmacBoeing JSF X-32A Completes Successful Flight-Test ProgramBoeing X-32A Joint Strike Fighter Moves into Structural TestX-32A Joint Strike Fighter in Flight X-32A Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Concept Demonstrator on TarmacBoeing Completes JSF X-32B Maximum-Thrust STOVL Engine RunsX-32A Joint Strike Fighter Wave-Off TestView AllView more with similar tones Boeing JSF STOVL Ground Environment Data Beats PredictionsSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:March 26, 2001 -- Ground environment tests conducted during Boeing Joint Strike Fighter X-32B engine runs in Palmdale, CA, confirmed the aircraft's short-takeoff-vertical-landing (STOVL) system operated at acoustic and temperature levels lower than predicted at full-power. The test data verified Boeing met all requirements and provided a safe operating environment for the customer. Boeing lead STOVL test pilot Dennis O'Donoghue, former Marine Harrier pilot, was in the X-32B cockpit for the tests.BI227659 (c12-27790-56)Maximum size:3000px × 2400px (~20 MB)10.0in × 8.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:airplanes-blue-blue skies-Boeing livery-day-deserts-full body views-ground shots-historic production status-jets-military-monoplanes-nobody-outdoors-Palmdale-photos-prototypes-right front views-right side views-shadows-sunrise-sunset-sunshine-tarmac-technology demonstrators-testing-text-white-X-32 Joint Strike Fighter-yellowRelated Photo/Videos:View All