LiftSystem | |
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The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem coupled to an F135 turbofan at the Paris Air Show in 2007 | |
Type | STOVL lift system |
Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce plc |
Major applications | F-35 Lightning II |
The Rolls-Royce LiftSystem, together with the F135 engine, is an aircraft propulsion system designed for use in the STOVL variant of the F-35 Lightning II. The complete system, known as the Integrated Lift Fan Propulsion System (ILFPS), was awarded the Collier Trophy in 2001.[1]