“I’m probably in the minority here, but I’m going to get out and front and say the F-35 is going to be a much more potent and effective platform than anyone seems to be willing to believe at this stage”.
It already is.
From a standoff distance it can take out the F-22.
It just hasn’t met all contracted specs yet.
“From a standoff distance it can take out the F-22.”
No, it cannot. That is the most retarded thing to say. There is no missile in our inventory that can take out a stealth aircraft.