US F-35 Pilot Makes Emergency Takeoff in Ranua, Finland, 150 Miles from Russia

The F-35 Lightning II, a family of stealth multirole fighters, has three variants, each with different takeoff capabilities. Conventional Takeoff and Landing CTOL variant, designed for traditional runways. It takes off like most fighter jets, requiring a standard runway for acceleration. Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing STOVL variant, designed for shorter runways or ship decks.
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