Farnborough Air Show 2004: Highlights and Future Developments in Aviation

The transcript covers the Farnborough Air Show, highlighting the presence of military delegations and visitors. It discusses the capabilities of various aircraft, including the AP 4600, FA 18 Hornet, and Eurofighter. Airbus's announcements about new aircraft commitments and cockpit commonality are noted. The development of the F136 engine for the Joint Strike Fighter is detailed, along with the engineering challenges of STOVL capabilities. The Joint Strike Fighter program aims to deliver advanced strike aircraft affordably.

What is the purpose of the F136 engine currently under development?

What engineering challenges are associated with the short take-off and vertical landing capability of the aircraft?