Dangit, the entire F35 program should be JUNNKED. Spin up the F22 production lines.
Let F22s clear the skies, then use flying busses (B52s) to dump iron.
This is NOT that complex.
Of course, I am ignoring the kickbacks and lobbyists’ interests. Sigh...
Oh yeah, and A10s for ground support.
Or DRONES (e.g., Predators or the next gen after them).
Under perform, way way over cost. Designed to do just about everything, does nothing well