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They should have just incremented on the F-16, now that is an exellent fighter - so elegant and simple. One of the F-16 designers has some great insights on the
by larsmak 13y ago
They should have just incremented on the F-16, now that is an exellent fighter - so elegant and simple. One of the F-16 designers has some great insights on the F-35: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQB4W8C0rZI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQB4W8C0rZI
- branchan 13y agoThis guy is advocating that all aircraft should be designed for short range dogfighting when this aircraft most likely designed for beyond visual range combat. Of course it's gonna lack the maneuverability. Try comparing it to the F22.
- jfb 13y agoIt's not at all clear that fighter aircraft are going to be doing much in any future conflict with e.g. China regardless of how quickly they can shoot down 30 year old technology.
- WildUtah 13y agoYes. By the time the F-35 works, it'll be obsolete for most of its missions because cruise missiles and drones will have utterly surpassed its capabilities.