The more fighter jets/drones the better. We should’ve made TWICE as many F-22’s. I agree with Trump that none of our jets should be single engine like the F-35, although apparently it’s very stealthy.
They were supposed to make 8 times as many f22s.
Amazing as it may sound, the F-22 is becoming functionally obsolete. The plane is in a strange place because it is dominant and will continue to be so for a long time to come.
It is, however , not equipped with the systems and design specs to implement the latest advances in technology or meet the most significant emerging threats. and to update the air frame to do so would cost nearly as much as clean sheet design.
Operating F-22s is a very expensive proposition so a larger fleet would divert assets from being allocated to the newer designs coming on line.
As it is, our F-22 fleet alone has more aircraft in inventory than most countries have in their entire air force which kind of puts things into perspective.
Why? When exactly was the last time that any were challenged or shot down?
Drones are virtually irrelevant in the discussion. They can be built and replaced in a very short time frame. There is little need to have a massive supply when zero have been needed yet to date.