| Short take-off/vertical landing (STOVL) system is an aviation technology that allows aircraft to take off and land on
extremely short runways or even without runways, and it provides the ability for aircraft to operate taking off and landing in confined spaces
and complex environments, which is of great significance in both military and civilian fields. Although there has been some international
research on STOVL aircraft, the information on sensitive or proprietary technology has not been widely shared. To further explore the key
technologies, difficulties, and development directions of STOVL aircraft lift systems, based on a comprehensive analysis and summary of
the latest research progress and technical challenges, a review is conducted on the research progress in this field. Especially for F-35B, the
key technologies of STOVL aircraft, such as lift fans, three-bearing vector nozzle, and overall propulsion system performance, etc. are
discussed in depth. On this basis, research efforts at home and abroad on complex structural design, power system modeling, environmental
impact assessment, and performance optimization are summarized, providing directional references for the development and optimization of
STOVL aircraft. |