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Do you really believe the F-35 will stand up to this?
A heavyweight fighter with extreme range, super cruise and impressive agility?
The USAF is facing a nightmare scenario. If they get what they say they want (the F-35) they're screwed...and because they're going to wait until Congress realizes its too costly to do anything, they're delaying the construction of what they actually need for the fight in the Pacific.
Jointness is awesome but it doesn't work across the 3 services. Each have unique needs. Share avionics/electronics and other systems but build different airframes.
Do it now, before the F-35 is killed and you're left with nothing.
