[PGR88]

We aren’t going to be fighting the Soviets in tank battles in Europe, but we WILL be fighting a lot of small forces, like ISIS.

it would seem that the ability to fly-low, take hits and survive, and spray large quantities of lead over wherever they are would be a huge advantage.

Using the F-35 for such tasks, as planned, on groups like ISIS is like using a samurai sword to cut wood.

[OneWingedShark]

Using the F-35 for such tasks, as planned, on groups like ISIS is like using a cheap, replica-/prop-samurai sword to cut wood.

FTFY.

[Steven Tyler]

My personal dream team

The AC 130 flying high and setting down a curtain of lead
Wart hog flying a bit lower, busting up artillery, tanks and troops plus overall impact analysis