First Flight: September 18, 2000 (X-32a), Scheduled Winter/Spring 2001
(X-32b).
Mission: Concept fighter prototypes for US military Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. X-32a provides standard and carrier based take-off and landing. The X-32b will demonstrate short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities.
Major Accomplishments: Ultimate goals include the design and implementation of relatively low cost multiple role fighters for land and sea based operations.
Current information on the X-32a and X-32b is available from Boeing . We will continue to update this page as new information is made available!
