“With the F-22 Raptor, the Air Force acquired un equaled power to project air dominance.”
Then they pissed it away with the F35.
Now I see they are adding pylons and pop-gun pods to the F35. There goes stealth. No ammo.
The F-35 was not intended to be a ‘air dominance fighter’. It has a different role.
You can make pods stealthy.
The F-22 also can carry external ordinance.