Actually I think it is no.
VIFF is Vectoring In Forward Flight
The F-35B is the only model that has any sort of thrust vectoring. The thrust vectoring is physically tied to the vertical lift fan IIRC.
http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/th...ffing-allowed/
Quote:
Bill Sweetman, who literally wrote the book on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, says the VIFF’ing maneuver won’t work on the F-35B. Says Sweetman:
"The Harrier can VIFF (although it drains energy) because it can simply rotate its nozzles down. F-35B won’t because it has to engage a clutch and open doors that aren’t designed for high speeds."
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