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X-32 [ JSF ]

The X-32 is part of the Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF). This project is being developed by a group of countries which include USA and UK.

The X-32 is being developed by Boeing. Boeing has been working on a tri-service fighter since 1992, this was because they were convinced that by doing so they could achieve low cost.

The most the most important feature of the Boeing design is that it has a single common engine with no additional devices for powered-lift. The thrust of these engines with a fan which limits landing weight of the marine version. It limits its empty weight to about 10 tonnes.

Boeing has designed a thick a thick section delta wing with no separate horizontal tail. This is to keep the empty weight down while providing enough fuel for long range requirements for the navy.

To eliminate wing fold the designers have made the fighters short this is also helpful in reducing the spot factor. The designers cleverly devised a chin engine inlet to restrict the internal length.

In the USMC/Royal Navy version, the engine exhaust has been ducted forward, for landing landing and take-off to a pair of retractable nozzles located at the centre of gravity of the aircraft. In other versions, the ducts and nozzles have been removed to achieve space for a larger internal weapons bay.