The F-35X Heavy-Lift Slip-Ship
Abstract
This paper synthesizes the Webb Mechanical Metric (WMM) into a practical orbital transport model. By scaling the F-35 airframe to five times its original dimensions and utilizing a westward "Into the Wind" trajectory, we demonstrate a transition from the "Brute Force" launch paradigm to a "Transport" flight paradigm. This approach leverages the rotational airstream of the Free Range Electron (FRE) field to maximize lift and minimize gravity losses, resulting in a payload fraction of 15-20%. The vehicle "slips" into orbit by decoupling from Earth's rotational frame rather than escaping through violent acceleration, with return trajectories benefiting from reduced relative velocities for gentler reentry.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Rocket and propulsion systems research
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
Advanced Aircraft Design and Technologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint