Thanks for proving my point about the wanna be “experts” here on FR...you’re exaggerating by using the plural “dogfights” and regurgitating half-assed information you’ve read here or on some blog and then you try to walk it back a bit with the teaser “it seems”...
Just to edify you a little bit, since I’m in a bit of good mood...
If you’re really interested in the “other side” of the story, go here and read official statement. And yes, there are always two sides to every story.
https://www.f35.com/news/detail/joint-program-office-response-to-war-is-boring-blog
If you still don’t get it, there’s not much else I can do for you.
The F35 is designated as a fighter, but is a STRIKE aircraft first and foremost...if you can understand that, then maybe, just maybe you’ll understand the very distinct differences in design and capability between it and true “fighters”.
Or do you still think the F117 was a “fighter”?
you’re a rude crude, condescending person who must hate his little life.