F-35 carrier landings Dec 24, 2012 0:55:41 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by boxcar on Dec 24, 2012 0:55:41 GMT -5 That 25,200 lb figure is in question since max thrust varies between 21,000 lb and 23,500 lb.Not enough thrust to support 25,200 lb load in the vertical operation mode (hover).